Chapter 10 - The Unexpected reaching of the Dursleys and the Auror Trial

'' As I was saying, we need to go back to the Dursleys and bring them here. No problem with that because I can apparate us all back here but ... the problem is if we encounter some death-eaters along the way ... '' said Harry quietly.

'' What about supernumerary tribute ... .invisibility cloak or something ? '' asked Lee.

'' We can use the disillusion magical spell for that. It 's good and besides, we left some of our matter at the lodge 's head -- - ''

'' PROFESSOR MCGONAGALL ! Potter 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a panicked female vox from behind.

'' We were able-bodied to resist them off but the womanhood said ceramicist left a few daytime ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

'' Mummy ! Mummy ! Why did they lend us here ? They 're not going to toss off us, are they ? '' cried a boy whose voice was muffled.

The three peered from behind to find out who the new arrivals were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried severe to hide what he thought was indignity on his part while his aunt was undeniably distraught. His full cousin was hiding behind his mother 's attire, destroying his reputation of being a notorious bully. He recognized Tonks and Helen Newington Wills too who seemed make to have a spunk attack.

'' equanimity down. Potter 's here. '' said Professor McGonagall calmy, motioning them all to sit down and establish themselves comfortable.

'So, she does n't have any contact from the purchase order too aside from if they come here personally .'noted Harry.

'' WHAT ? ! ? '' exclaimed Dwight Lyman Moody, his eyes rotating 360 degrees until he found Harry, Luna and Lee staring cautiously at them.

'' But professor, we guarded him tightly and we are sure he did not will the house. '' protested Tonks, feeling bad at their failure.

'' I 've been telling you that he can apparate but you wo n't listen. '' argued aunty petunia. `` I also taught him how to use wandless trick ... ''

'' Petunia ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to cause forgotten his anxiety as he berated his wife for letting the forbidden Good Book escape her lips.

Harry quickly strode to his auntie 's face. Luna and Lee came out of the phantasm too and discreetly went to link up the early DA appendage to give them some privacy.

'' Explain yourself, ceramicist. '' said Moody, glaring at him for causing them so much stress.

'' I 'm good-for-naught prof Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the order phallus watching over the house. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of news, I started to make unspoiled use of my sentence. I taught myself how to apparate and Aunt Petunia, being one of the victims of a dementors attack before, taught me how to perform wandless magic from computer memory. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited version of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet Drive to inspect Grimmauld Place. His story was greeted with stupor, astonishment and incredulity from his jailed audience. He also shared with them the DA 's plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not tell them the cause why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning look but did not press on. Harry smiled at him in succor. For some reason, he did not want his uncle and cousin to know about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. Potter but I think your relation need to rest for now. I 'll take them first to their cubicle. '' interrupted professor McGonagall.

'' No, Minerva, if you do n't mind, I wish to stay. '' said Aunt genus Petunia, surprising them all but Harry who seemed to eff More than he was letting on. Vernon tapped his foot impatiently but left with his son when he realized that his wife was not going to convert her mind.

'' So, thrower, what 's the actual plan ? '' asked Tonks after they left.

'' We wanted to add auntie Petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's attack on a wizard village forty age ago. We wanted to give her and other victims their superpower back so that they can avail us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the impression that it was something that had already been thoroughly discussed by the DA members.

Harry was startled when his aunty suddenly hugged him and murmured a subdued 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Helen Wills gaped at him in shock but prof McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus kiss, Demeter, bringing the other DA members and their design to coach for battle.

'' So basically, auror training eh ? '' questioned Moody, eyeing him intenly.

'' Yeah, something to that consequence. We can not go on hiding forever and the Order do not have sufficiency penis to protect us all the time. Let 's face it. We have to condition for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, determination etched on his new face.

Helen Wills Moody carefully assessed the young man in front of him and paused for what seemed life-time infinity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here awake and without any major hurt, I will civilize you myself. But, if you fail, you will draw a blank all about it. Consider this your entry test to auror preparation. ``

'' We 'll help, too. '' said Tonks, looking at Professor McGonagall for confirmation. She briefly nodded.

'' Thank you. Do n't vex, we will not go wrong. '' said Harry confidently.

'' Do n't be too sure about anything, thrower. '' growled Moody. `` When is it again ? ``

'' succeeding Monday. ``

'' O.K., we 'll be back that day and create certain you 're all in one art object. '' With that, Professor Helen Newington Wills and Tonks swished their cloaks and disapparated to heaven knows where.

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'' INCENDIO ! '' shouted Seamus, sending a chairperson on fire, surprising even himself at his progress.

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' screamed Anapurna at Lavender who immediately fell after being hit by the body-bind curse.

'' Accio wands ! '' said Lee almost lazily, sending the wands of Colin and Dennis flying to him. He grinned wickedly as he returned their wands.

Colorful sparks flew around hitting and deflecting the rampart and dummies strategically placed within the training elbow room. The group started their own preparation to prepare for the second mission. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their in effect. prof McGonagall and Madam hooch built a solid elbow room within the way of Requirements ( which magically expanded ) which served as their training earth. They put a silencing spell on the room so as not to distract the other occupants.

'' HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' shouted Ron, immediately pinning Hermione on the bulwark with the strong H2O cannon charm he conjured. He quickly stopped the spell and rushed to the nearly drowning Hermione.

'' good one, Ron ! That was very powerful ! '' exclaimed Hermione at once, proud at her bestfriends progress. Harry gave him a thumb up from across the room.

'' PROTEGO ! '' cried Luna as Harry hit her with the cruciatus curse. The effect of the spell was minimized but still made her writhe in painful sensation. The others stopped what they were doing and gaped questioningly at Harry.

'' Harry ! It 's illegal ! We should not be doing that ! '' exclaimed Hermione at once.

'' Finite Incantatem ! '' Luna stood up at once. Harry continued explain, `` Yes, I know, but charging from experience, death-eaters prefer using unforgivable oath on their enemies. We need to learn how to counter those curses. ``

'' B-but -- -those are illegal. '' Hermione stated weakly. Ron nudged her lightly, shutting her up.

'' Never stopped the death-eaters, did it ? '' said Harry mildly. `` Let 's pair up again and recitation defending ourselves against those spells, particularly the imperius bane. I 'm trusted none of us would bask being controlled by the enemies. Like this..IMPERIO ! '' shouted Harry unexpectedly at the unprepared Seamus.

Everyone stared in astonishment as they witnessed how Seamus climbed the bulwark, breakdanced on the floor, declared his undying love for Lavender, and stunned Colin. The others glared at Harry for this.

'' Please do n't be mad at me. '' pleaded Harry gently. `` It 's just to register how the imperius condemnation whole shebang. It controls the nous of the person completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to smart even the ace they love most. '' His acquaintance nodded in sympathy. He released Seamus from his control and instructed the others on what to do.

After respective days of rigorous grooming, all became adept at fighting the imperius curse, even untried Dennis who seemed so weak at first could totally make it off. Disillusionment appealingness was a cinch but apparition was met with some difficulty. But all were able to apparate quite well eventually though not as good as Harry yet who could not only apparate other multitude with him but also pass anti-apparition barriers. Their carapace charm also became stronger. They discovered that if they conjure the spell magical spell together, it will form a shield strong enough to disgust inexcusable bane completely.

The side by side dayspring, Ron called for a meeting to discuss their strategies.

'' Here is the group list. We separated them according to their comparative aloofness from each other. The house-elves are going to steer us to their location so we do n't hold to worry about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a transcript of the grouping. `` I trust that any personal differences shall be ignored at this moment. Is there any problem with the grouping ? ``

Group # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, Terry
Group # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Zacharias, Alicia Group # 3 : Hermione, Parvati, Seamus - James Dean, Fred, George III, Neville
chemical group # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Anthony, Justin

'' The squad drawing card are Harry, Ron, Hermione and Lee. Are you ok with that ? '' said Luna. The others nodded in assent.

'' Since this way and their location have anti-apparition barriers, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a point near the safe- planetary house and make for the former extremity there before apparating back to Hogsmeade. Okay ? '' said Ron.

'' But how do we go to Hogsmeade ? '' asked Seamus.

'' The same way that the Death-eaters came here, of course. '' said Lee.

'' Would n't it be safer if Harry just apparate us to the stead ? '' asked Cho.

'' Yes, it would be safe but we would n't memorize that way. We did n't train like maniac here if we 're just going to let Harry do all the study. '' said Ron heatedly.

'' That 's good enough. By the way, Cho and I made another batch of fake galleons and put a more shape up protean appeal there. If before, it only tells the escort and time of the DA group meeting now it can inform us if any of our friends are in danger. '' said Hermione to distract Ron, giving each of them a faux galleon and gave the loss leader the coins for the other members.

'' If it burns very hot, it means someone 's in danger and you only need to take care at the galleon to recognize who 's calling for aid. '' added Cho.

'' You 're really brilliant ! Thanks ! '' exclaimed Ron, forgetting his irritation at Cho as he stared at the golden coin with in his hand with DA etched on its surface.

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'' We 're gear up. '' declared Harry during lunch. `` Today is Dominicus ... Tomorrow we must go and bring our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any doubts about this delegation, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too belated. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a tiny hint of reservation on their faces but what greeted his eyes were supreme determination and matchless courage. The grouping was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will run across here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. Rest well for now. We will need our forte. '' Chapter 11 - The Second Mission

'' Umm ... Harry, can we babble out ? '' said Ron tentatively.

'' Sure. '' said Harry as he led Ron to a nearby sofa.

'' Umm ... about Ginny ... I mean ... ''

Harry nodded in sympathy. `` You 're asking if we are going to rescue her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the thought of his just baby suffering at the workforce of the enemy. `` What do you think ? Silly, of course we are. We just need to fortify ourselves first. ``

Ron sighed with relief. `` Thanks, mate. I just need to hear that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

'' Do n't worry. I 'm certain Dumbledore -- -- '' Harry suddenly stopped. Ron eyed him questioningly. `` Nothing ... I just remembered that Dumbledore was the one who adviced me to go here. ``

'' But how ? He was captured weeks ago. '' said Ron.

'' I think he used mental telepathy to talk to me. Wait, I 'll try if I can make it ferment reverse. I also want to ask him a few questions myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the schoolmaster 's face until it became whole in his mind.

'' Professor, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

'' Yes, professor, are you and Ginny allright ? ``

'' Yes, do n't worry about us. Focus on your architectural plan for tomorrow. ``

'' Ok. prof, I want to ask you something else if you do n't mind. Do you have any idea how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my scar closure hurting. The pain is supposed to be acute now but I do n't throw any visions anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't mind. The daze you gave me when you almost pulverise my office lastly June made me realize that. As for the first question, I think some of your inert superpower surfaced at cobbler's last due to the urgency of the post. As for the 2nd motion, I can only dare that Voldemort has been closing his mind to you too to prevent you from discovering his program. He does not want to take chances now that he 's winning the war. ``

'' Oh ! '' was all Harry could say to that.

'' Be measured tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, prof. issue care too. '' With that, Harry cleared his mind again and started to tell Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the cause but seeing the relieved facial expression of his estimable ally was worth every ounce of Energy Department he spent.

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Monday, 5:45 a.m. at the Training Room

All the phallus of Dumbledore 's Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf friend, were nervously pacing the trading floor while waiting for the signal to leave. The squad drawing card were currently reiterating the plan and outlining all possible scenarios to their respective chemical group. prof McGonagall carefully stayed away from their path to head off increasing their stress. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all extremity disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leaders to the path that led to Hogsmeade. They were glad to bump the plaza deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the whole operation should shoot no longer than 15 minutes. If anything happens, just adjure the coin and the residue will try to help if they can. Also, as soon as the mathematical group has completed its mission, yield to the training room immediately and wait for the others. We 'll have a short coming together afterwards. Okay ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

The others mouthed a unsounded `` yes '' followed by swishing of cloaks and little 'pops'as the DA member apparated to their destinations.

Several minutes later, Ron 's and Lee 's groups arrived safely at the training elbow room. No one said anything as they waited for the others to return. Some resorted to reading while others played solo wizard chess to while away the time. Each constantly checking the time and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an hour. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to fire soon. The wait was almost unendurable when they heard arguments erupting outside the room and it seemed to be getting nearer.

'' HOW DARE THE TWO OF YOU ! DID N'T WE SPECIFY THAT WE 'LL COME FOR YOU AT EXACTLY 6:05AM ? DID N'T WE CLEARLY nation IN OUR LETTER THAT YOU SHOULD BE READY WHEN WE ARRIVE TO cream YOU UP ! WE ALMOST GOT KILLED BECAUSE OF YOUR IRRESPONSIBLE demeanor ! ``

The door suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by Dean and highly embarassed twins. Parvati was assisting Seamus who was limping with pain but assured everyone that he just tripped on the way back and was not cursed by the death-eaters. Ron let out his breath which he never realized he was holding when he noticed Hermione enter the room.

'' But the gnome ate the letter, honestly ! '' said George.

'' Yeah, we were just starting to read it when the dwarf grab it from our dainty work force and shoved it down its pharynx. '' added Fred.

Hermione was about to swear them to oblivion when Ron, upon realizing what 's happening, hastily ill-treat in.

'' Really ! You know, you do n't involve to defecate poor self-justification. A elementary apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

The twins looked nervously at one another. It never occurred to them that little ickle Ronniekins would dare narrate them off for anything. But he was right. Mustering enough courage, they both looked at Hermione and mumbled something that sounded lile `` we 're sorry. '' Hermione just rolled her heart at them and walked to the other part of the room. Then, as if suddenly noticing something, she returned to where Ron was.

'' Where 's Harry 's radical ? '' she asked Ron.

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

'' WHAT ! '' shouted Hermione in scare. She quickly checked her watched. `` It 's more than an hour ! ``

As if on cue, the door opened again and all eyes turned to the new arrivals.

'' guy cable, is Luna here ? '' Harry suddenly asked, scanning the people in the room.

'' Why ? What happened ? '' asked Cho who walked over to join the conversation.

'' We do n't experience actually. When we apparated to Hogsmeade, she was still behind us but when we arrived there, we discovered that she 's not with us anymore. We checked the place and even went back to the safe star sign but we ca n't find her. '' said Katie. Harry looked distraught.

'' maestro Harry Potter, Dobby is looking for your protagonist, Luna. Do n't worry. '' said Dobby quickly and disappeared. The other house-elves followed too.

All stared into space without any idea of what to do next. The others did not really like Luna. Some even thought her mad but the place called for some unity and any scrapper for the good side should be treated with respect and concern. Their anxiety was tripled as they felt the coin burning. Each took out the coin and saw the news -- -- -- `` Help ! Luna ! The Quibbler ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore time, Harry called Dobby and requested him to find out where the Quibbler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the exact positioning and Harry apparated to the Quibbler 's bureau where a shocking sight greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her attackers - 4 death- eater. Dodging curses and sending out respective trying to buy some time until help arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own verge and tried to get close to Luna to harbour her from some of the more kick upstairs curses, thankful that the attackers did not seem to be very adept at whammy yet.

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the opposition backed away quickly, staring at their wands as if wondering why they were holding such a stupid musical composition of Mrs. Henry Wood. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's side. His smile faded, however, when he heard tacky pops again as more death-eaters entered the office. The battle continued.

'' CRUCIO ! '' one of the death-eaters immediately cursed Harry but he was capable to duck in time.

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too busy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new reaching were more know than the first four. They never gave them sentence to breath. bane flew across the elbow room at lightning upper. Harry saw Luna struck by a sandbag turn. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard respective more soda. The death- eaters stopped to attend at the new arrivals too, not expecting any reinforcements. But they were surprised when several swearing hit each of them as ten DA members who already started training arrived.

'' YOU cretin ! Why did you disapparate suddenly ? '' shouted Hermione in between hex. `` I thought we 're not supposed to go anywhere alone, especially in state of affairs like this. Whatever happened to the 'strength in telephone number'talking to you gave last time ? '' she continued furiously.

'' Sorry. I guess I did n't think. I was too ... .never judgment. Sorry again. '' mumbled Harry as he helped Luna up.

'' Hey, Harry ! Let 's try that 'collective-defend-and-attack'strategy we practiced before. '' shouted Ron, clearly enjoying himself.

'' Yeah, assuredness ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His friends did not seem terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have the pep pill manus in this niggling confrontation. He gave Ron a free rein to direct the commands.

'' FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron. They DA members quickly surrounded the bewildered death-eaters, stuck out their wands and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow shield covered the DA members. Then without removing their wands, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the stunned death- feeder with the force of the spell multiplied six sentence due to the combination of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the rampart, sending some of the place equipments to fall on the priming. Sensing frustration, they quickly disapparated to heal themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA members as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some defensive trance around the office to avoid another encounter.

Hermione, still clearly annoyed at the turn of events, glared at Luna and asked heatedly. `` Can you please enlighten us why we are all here now instead of the education room ? ``

'' I apologize. I just could not resist the urge to inspect my dad 's federal agency before I go back. There 's something that I need to check because I do n't believe that my Father of the Church is dead. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her hand in supporting. Cho 's heart narrowed when she noticed it.

Hermione 's nerve visibly softened. `` Did you find out anything ? ``

Luna got up and retrieved two passel of works from under one of the tabular array, probably his father 's. One was dead, the early was still blooming. They all stared at the plant life unable to apprehend what it meant but Hermione appeared to be late in thought.

'' These are not ordinary bicycle industrial plant. My mother enchanted them to live magically. One represented her, the other represented my father and third me. My father brings my plant wherever he goes because it gives him an idea of my stream condition. The one representing my female parent is all in but the one representing my father is still alive. So, it means ... .it means he 's still alive and just hiding or probably captured somewhere ... ..but still alive ! '' Luna said tearfully and the others, sympathizing with her finally infer why she had to do it.

'' Luna, I may not know how to discover your founder now but I think we can do something to gain his spirit arrive alive. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to make up for her rudeness a patch ago.

'' What do you mean ? '' said Luna cautiously.

'' All publication have stopped operating or forced to close up because of the electric current situation. Who shall give news to the people then ? Who shall inform them on what to do or where they can go for help if anything happens ? The ministry is almost useless nowadays so I believe the most we can do is .... '' Hermione hesitantly glanced at the others before she declared, `` I think we must reestablish ... .The pettifogger. ``

A hushed silence followed her pronouncement.
Chapter 12 - Confrontation at the Quibbler

'' I beg your amnesty ? '' Parvati said, eyebrows slightly raised and with coat of arms folded across her chest.

'' You must be kidding ! '' sneered another incredulous part which turned out to be Cho. `` No one reads that scrap, you know. ``

Harry glared at the two girl while still holding Luna protectively. `` pettifogger 's reputation may not be that good but it was the just newspaper that bravely published the truth about Voldemort 's return when the others were too meddling slandering me. '' he said venomously.

'' I am not forcing it on you and besides I have n't even harmonize to that yet. '' said Luna, gladiolus for Harry 's backup and unconsciously leaned slightly on his breast. She felt Harry put her arms around her lightly as if it was the most born thing to do but she did n't mind. She felt warm and fix and slightly light-headed.

'' wellspring, I still think the idea stinks ! '' shouted Cho much to Luna 's overplus and to the astonishment of all.

'' Cho ! '' gasped Hermione. This was not exactly the response she expected when she stated her idea. `` You do n't have to be so rude. We 're on the Saame English here in case you have n't noticed. ``

'' I do n't need our reputation to be tainted by that piece of trash ! It 's bad enough being on this place without adding insult to our injuries. '' Cho declared stubbornly.

'' So, is that what you care about ? Your stupe reputation ? What about the Sojourner Truth ? Or would you prefer that the world be nescient in this chaos ? '' cried Luna angrily, shaking her top dog in mental rejection that someone from her own mansion, supposedly the firm of the most clever I, would let loose such trumpery. She turned to Harry and let her tears flow on his articulatio humeri. Harry, unmindful to all, embraced her tightly while murmuring news of solace to her.

The other DA members just stared at the tantrum in front of them, not really sure on whose side to contract. But they were quite bowl over and confused about the situation. They thought that after what they just went through, everyone would behave more compassionately towards one another. They SHOULD conduct that way. And when did Harry and Luna became a couple ?

'' Do you believe your Father would heed if we use his paper to publish the atrocities of Voldemort and what the entirely community can do about it ? '' Hermione suddenly asked Luna, making a mental note to ask Harry about the PDA later.

'' Well, if you put it that way ... .I think he will be very proud to be a part of it. But who would write the clause ? '' said Luna, focusing back on Hermione 's idea now much to the irritation of ridiculous house teammate who seemed on boundary for some reason that she could not fathom.

'' We, of course. Colin and Creevey can take care of the film and the respite of us could take our turns writing the clause. We do n't have school right now so we have so very much time in our hands. '' The Creevey buddy looked excited at this but a few groaned at the thought of doing paper work.

'' It 's for a good cause, hombre. '' prodded Harry. `` Besides, Hermione will be the one to write all the major articles and the column. Do n't interest. '' he added with a sly grin at Hermione.

'' So, is it all agreed then ? '' prompted Hermione.

'' Are you really going to write all the major stuff and nonsense ? '' asked Lee.

Hermione glared at Harry who simply shrugged his shoulders and shot her an'I'm-Innocent-Don't-Look-at-Me-Like-That'face. `` fine. '' she said finally.

Everything went smoothly after that. several suggestion flew into the air regarding what to pen about, when to publish and where they were going to get the funds. They would have stayed longer if Harry had not remembered something.

'' Hold on, guys, I think we honorable get back now. We have a group meeting with prof Dwight Lyman Moody -- -- Where 's Cho ? '' He looked around and saw the moderately Asian lady friend sobbing furiously on a swiveling death chair behind a desk overflowing with Word and documents. He let go of Luna and walked towards her. 'Crying again !'he thought, wondering what made her cry now. She was a walk teardrop last year when Cedric died and the memory of her walking out of their date in tears did n't exactly endear her to him.

'' What 's the problem, Cho ? '' he asked gently.

'' Oh, Harry ! '' cried Cho. She threw her munition around him and tried to kiss him but Harry resisted and carefully pried her arms away from him. Not a very smartness move because then, Cho suddenly slapped him and screamed angrily, `` So, I 'm not good enough for the adept Saviour now, am I ? And who do you care now ? That poor Luna ? You could do better than that, you two- timing liar ! Why not Granger or Ginny ? At least they 're both pretty and intelligent. It 's so humble to be dumped for someone like HER ! '' she pointed her finger at a daze Luna.

'' Do n't scream her pathetic ! At least Luna does n't get all teary-eyed in every stressful situation. Besides, Luna and I are just friends and there 's nothing between you and me anymore so whoever I date does not concern you now. And do n't ever call me a two-timing liar, you were the one who dated someone else first. '' said Harry angrily, berating himself for being idiotic enough to come down for this narrow-minded girl.

The early DA members, except Luna whose eyes were transfixed on the wall, looked at each other awkwardly and tried to occupy themselves with trying to figure out how to operate the machines there. The office was quite telling now that they had taken the metre to observe it and its contents. Magically operated printing machines were strategically placed to realise the topographic point seem roomy. The folder in the data file cabinets were all in order and judgment from the bill sticker and smiling moving picture on the wall and board, they assumed that the working relationship of the employer and the employers was quite harmonious.

They were enjoying themselves. But no amount of distraction, however, could construct them fail to acknowledge how Cho tried to curse Luna and how Harry sent the spell back to its originator. Unable to say anything, they watched as Cho, hiding her now pus covered face, exclaimed in horror and furiousness as she hastily tried to remember the magical spell 's counter-curse. Luna seemed unaware of it but Harry was full of disappointment and frustration.

'' WHAT 'S THE MEANING OF THIS ? ARE N'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE HQ BY NOW '' growled a very familiar spirit voice after a soft 'pop'. They all turned to the someone with their wands out. They heaved a suspiration of moderation when they recognized who it was -- -- prof Helen Newington Wills. His formula eye was eyeing Cho with big peculiarity while the other was scanning the room for some shroud enemies. His 360-degree eye stopped at the pot of four draped frame jumping up and down in a far corner of the office. `` And who are those half-wit ? '' he asked pointing in the direction oh the cloaked figures.

Harry gasped as he followed Moody 's gaze. `` Stupid death-eaters ! I did n't realize they are still here. '' he stated apologetically.

'' Obviously. '' Helen Wills Moody spat as he approached the figures.

The death-eaters let out terrified yelp when they saw the professor. Who would n't ? With his rotating eye, wooden leg and heavily scarred brass, Moody looked like an improperly reincarnated cadaver. That, aside from his usual paranoia and unorthodox way of handling a situation, was frightening enough.

'' Who are you ? '' demanded Moody at the four cowering shape who only looked dumbly at one another.

'' W-what ? '' one asked fearfully.

'' I SAID WHO ARE YOU ? '' repeated Moody, pointing his verge at them but still they could n't seem to empathize his question.

'' E-er, professor, I hit them with the stupidity curse a while ago. '' Harry offered the information. Moody 's rim twitched slightly at that and muttered some spell to remove the cloaks from their heads.

'' That 's Crabbe and Goyle ! '' exclaimed Ron. `` Harry, your swearword was a wasteland of time. They 're already stupid ! ``

'' Pansy ! '' Hermione could n't trust Voldemort was recruiting fry to be his servants.

'' The early one is called Nott ! His founding father is also a death-eater. '' said Harry.

'' Hmm ... .come on, let 's bring them to the new headquarter. We might find out some useful information from them. '' said Helen Wills Moody gruffly as he tied the death-eaters and made his way to the fireplace. He dumped them unceremoniously in it before stepping in himself. Others followed suit until only Harry and Luna remained.

Harry, still remembering the uncomfortable feeling of using the floo web. decided to apparate instead. Luna was already stepping into the fervency when he quickly grabbed her hired hand and spun away to the Training elbow room where the others were waiting for them.

'' Where 's Moody and the others ? '' asked Harry when they arrived.

'' They are with prof McGonagall right now but he told us to remain here and wait until he comes back. '' answered Hermione.

Now that the immediate danger had passed, they all talked about the day 's events animatedly while waiting for Helen Wills Moody 's comer. Some flourished it up a bit to make it sound more turn on. One even went as far as claiming that he had almost beaten Lucius Malfoy to the solid ground in a duel, in which his group mates laughingly protested that he could n't be intimate it for indisputable because the enemies wore masque and disapparated quickly when they sensed their disadvantage.

Everyone was in a jolly climate after that except for one extremely moderately girl who discreetly stayed away from the others while her middle were gleaming with hatred as she looked on the well-chosen faces of a handsome black- haired boy and a blond-haired girl wearing a dreamy look on her face. However, her locution turned blank as soon as Professor McGonagall and Professor Moody entered the room.

'' I 'm beaming that all of you returned safely and without a trace of any major harm however, I am not at all happy about what happened afterwards. '' said professor McGonagall. `` prof Dwight Lyman Moody has informed me that you had an UNPLANNED visit to the pettifogger 's office and push several death-eaters there. Had your foe been adult wickedness ace, you would birth been severely injured or worse, killed by now ? '' she continued, eyeing each of them carefully. `` attention to tell us what really happened ? ``

Each of the DA fellow member present at the Quibbler tried to explain at once but after seeing the bother saying of the teachers, they willingly let Hermione do all the talking with the early squad leadership adding some details from fourth dimension to time. As if planned, no one bothered to mention the disagreement about the caviller and the issue with Cho.

'' Very well, then. I understand but this must never happen again. '' said the tush professor.

'' So, that 's settled. Are you all going to undergo auror training ? '' Professor Helen Newington Wills scrutinized each of them, sizing them up. He stopped at Hermione who looked as if she was on the verge of saying something and decided against it.

Harry, however, did not hesitate. He stared hard at Cho before he spoke clearly, `` Professor, i hate to say this but all of us are going to train ... except for Cho. '' he declared.

'' May I ask why ? '' asked Moody, recalling the setting he witnessed when he arrived at the Quibbler.

'' She has an mental attitude trouble that I believe may be dangerous to our mathematical operation. '' answered Harry with a certainty that shocked the others.

Cho, unusually silent since the professor came, quickly exploded with rage. `` HOW daring YOU ! IT 'S YOU WHO HAS AN position problem, NOT ME ! '' she eyed the others warily. `` YOU ALL AGREE WITH HIM ? TO Hell WITH YOU ALL ! I QUIT ! '' With that, Cho hastily removed her DA cloak, threw it on the floor and left the room after throwing one last scornful brilliance at Harry and Luna.

author 's Note : Thank you all for reading my fib. By the way, I would wish to address the uncouth comment regarding Harry 's ability to apparate. Harry or any early strong wizard ( like Helen Newington Wills ) can apparate to Hogwarts due to the weakened anti-apparition roadblock ( weakened only, not totally gone ) after the monolithic attack of death-eaters there. Also, since the enemies are arrogant enough to put on that their victims will not bring back, they have not inspected the spot ... yet ... so the occupants are still safe ... as of now. Some DA fellow member will develop their tycoon more and will be able-bodied to fall out through the anti-apparition barriers later.

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Chapter 13 - Another missionary station for Dumbledore 's Army

'' Smooth ... .very smooth ... '' commented Hermione sarcastically.

'' I just did what I had to do. '' said Harry simply and quickly left the room, not wanting to blab out to anybody at that particular instant. Contrary to what the others must birth thought, he was not that insensitive. After Cho 's attack to kiss him at the Quibbler 's situation, he had a abstract intuition on what might deliver possibly triggered her peculiar behaviour. Cho wanted him back. Unfortunately, Harry did not share that feeling anymore. He now realized that dating her had been a fault. He only liked her, not loved. He liked her because she was very pretty and really talented in his favorite fun but he now knew that all of it just amounted to a mere adolescent crush and nothing more.

He thought that Cho realized that mistake too after she started dating Michael quoin but he was wrong. It seemed that she had decided that he was still a right pinch and would hold on at zip to get him back. That scared him out of his witticism. Seeing her eyes glow with choler like that and her effort at cursing someone who did n't even do anything to her made him intend that he can not be trusted. She had a grave streak and might even give away them all if given a chance ... just out of bitchiness ... .and he can not allow that ... For his and her sanity and the refuge of their friends, she should not be allowed to acquire advanced curses ... yet, maybe later after she developed some sense of collective duty. But now, she had to get hold peace in herself first. 'Sometimes, it 's really kinder to be roughshod .'thought Harry before he fell into a deep and uneventful sleep.

Before the sun was up, Harry found himself being dragged to the breakfast mesa by an overeager Ron. He did n't really desire to wake up that early. He figured that a overnice prospicient slumber could clear his brain of any concern but Ron seemed too excited to be ignored. Gradually, he ate his breakfast, slightly wondering why they had to mount that former. Even the professor were still napping with the elision of professor McGonagall who seemed to be 'on-duty .'

'' Why ? '' he asked Ron who was currently trying to gobble down his plateful of food with a individual sup. `` Hey, what 's the precipitation ? ``

'' Dunno '' was the reply he got.

'' What ? ! ? Are you crazy ? You woke me up for nothing ! '' said Harry in a hushed voice, not wanting to touch the others.

'' fountainhead -- actually Hermione told me that Moody wants all the team leaders in the training elbow room now. So look sharp, it must be something important. '' said Ron.

With that, the two quickly finished their meal and hurried to the training room where they found professor Moody, Hermione, Lee and Tonks seriously pacing the room and four cloaked figures bound in one recession. Harry noticed that the four were shooting dangerous glance at their captors. They were already back to normal.

'' So, what have you found out ? '' asked Harry, assuming that they were all there to hash out the information they got from the unseasoned death-eaters.

Tonks grimly beckoned them all to sit on the belittled cycle tabular array while prof Moody conjured a vapourous sheet that enclosed the captive, barring them from hearing anything they were going to talk about. Hermione was looking perplexed and even Lee seemed not his veridical self. Harry immediately braced himself for the bad news while Ron sat beside Hermione.

As soon as they were all comfortably seated, prof Moody sighed heavily and started the impromptu meeting. `` I trust you know what the veritaserum is. Through that mightily potion, we found some very interest informations from the captives. According to them, Voldemort had discovered that Snape is a spy and sent his most mighty servants to kill him. They also told us that Dumbledore is still alert although very sapless and that Voldemort himself is the one administering the overrefinement. However, what concerned us most is Ginny 's status. '' Harry felt Ron tense at his last sentence.

'' Dumbledore and Snape can deal the torture. After all, this is not their beginning clash with the atrociousness of war but it may be traumatic for the unseasoned Weasley ... ... '' He paused for what seemed like an eternity before he continued, `` She is now the personal hard worker of Lucius'son and they are now at the Grimmauld property. '' he finished matter-of-factly, staring directly into Ron 's horrify expression.

'' What exactly does a personal slave do, Professor ? '' asked Hermione, articulating Ron 's thoughts exactly.

'' You would n't wish to know, missy Granger and I, for one, am not really sure of what 's happening with Miss Weasley. The captives did not really know much about how Draco treat her ... but I 'm afraid it might fee-tail ... .physical impinging. '' said Tonks, hesitating at the last words which alarmed his listeners even more. Hermione nearly fainted at his reply and Ron went white as a ghost. Harry, on the other deal, seemed beyond cushion at this head. He stared hard at the professor before asking curtly, `` Then why are we still here ? ``

'' Ah, I wondered when you 'd derive around to asking that. select you foresighted enough. '' replied Moody, twitching his sassing on what might have been a smile if his aspect was not crooked enough to make it unrecognizable. `` Here 's the architectural plan .... ''

The four were silent as Helen Newington Wills finished telling them the plan to get Ginny out of the Grimmauld plaza. It was quite ingenious. Simple but very in force if executed properly. Even Hermione did not kick for once. They would just go to the place disguised as the four prisoner with the aid of the polyjuice potion that the Potions Master had prepared for the Order several calendar month ago, Immobilize Draco with a few spells of their alternative and bestow Ginny back. Thinking that the meeting was adjourned, they all started to depart the room but Tonks stopped them with a silent handshake of her head.

'' Now, to our side by side agendum ... Cho. '' They all turned to Harry at once who made a big heap of polishing his verge, pretending not to discover their stares.

'' What about her ? '' he grudgingly asked when no one rundle for a while.

'' I trust you to smooth affair out with her as soon as possible. celestial sphere, we have decent problem on our hand without having to deal with juvenile squabbles. '' growled Moody, seemingly back to his old menacing ego. `` But between the two of us, I think Luna is a better alternative. '' he whispered to a suddenly blushing Harry.

'' Fine ... fine ... '' said Harry sullenly to end the embarrassing situation.

'' All right wing. Let 's sports meeting here again tonight after dinner and let 's curse some fools. '' concluded Tonks, stifling a giggle at the sight of the young man 's reflexion of disgust.

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'' So, Harry, are you and Luna really ... .you-know-what ? '' asked Hermione cautiously, ignoring her friends'irritation. They were seated at their now preferent sofa near professor McGonagall 's tabular array but discreetly hidden from other 's view. Ron was still pondering about his sister 's quandary but turned one ear to their centering, also funny about his bestfriend 's reply.

'' Nothing. We are not a couple if that 's what you mean. We are not even dating for God 's sake ... We just wrote a few letter to each other before we arrived here, that 's all. '' replied Harry honestly. He thought it dear to just do their inquiry and be done with it. After all, they were his bestfriends and would never piffle it to anybody who would wish to listen.

'' You what ! '' exclaimed Hermione which caused Ron to raise one eyebrow.

'' It 's just simple friendly letters ... not have a go at it letters ... okay ? '' he replied exasperatedly. Luna and I were just friends..Why could n't they just take over it ?

'' OK, fine. Whatever you say.. '' said Hermione but still looked unconvinced. `` You wagerer talk to Cho now. '' Harry nodded gratefully and went to retrieve Cho.

He walked around the room to find her but she was nowhere to be found. He tried looking at the grooming Room but all he saw there were the four captives guarded by Tonks. He asked the other DA extremity if they had seen Cho anywhere but unfortunately, they did not. He finally approached prof McGonagall but was met by a similar reply followed by a stern speech about his tactlessness. His apprehension increased when one of the female person DA members commented that Cho did not sleep on their bed finally night. He hurried to prof Moody who was now eating his breakfast peacefully.

'' professor, I ca n't find Cho anywhere ! '' he told him worriedly.

The professor 's middle narrowed in concern. `` I was afraid of this. Where 's your map ? '' Harry silently cursed himself for not having thought of that. He summoned the map from one of his cloaks and they both stared at it for a few minutes.

'' She 's left Hogwarts ! ``

'' That 's quite obvious, son. I should have watched her more closely end night after what happened but I was too bemused. '' said prof Moody with unmistakable remorse.

'' No, it 's all my flaw. If I had not lashed out on her like that, she would n't make left. '' he slumped on the chair, suddenly feeling drained of energy.

'' You did what you have to do but I must admit you could own handled it a lot better. Do n't find fault yourself too much. You 're still unseasoned. You 're not that champion at dealing with feelings yet. ``

'' What do we do now ? She could be captured or ... .something .... '' he stopped. He did n't really want to think about what that 'something'might be.

'' Why do you care ? You certainly made it unmortgaged finally night that you did n't require her around. '' asked Helen Wills, trying to discern his feelings on the matter.

'' She 's still my friend ! '' cried Harry. `` I may be annoyed at her right hand now but I do n't want anything bad to happen to her. ``

'' We can not do anything right now inadequate of launching a very grievous man hunt. And you know very well that we do n't suffer any useable Order extremity to cover that. I advise you to rest for now and digest on our mission tonight. '' said the prof, closing his eyes to block the force per unit area from clouding his mind.

'' No, I ca n't do that. Dobby ! '' called Harry to his ally who suddenly appeared in front of him.

'' Yes, Mr. Harry Potter, sir. What can Dobby do for him ? '' asked Dobby eagerly, excited to be called upon for help by the one who helped him to be free.

'' You know Cho Chang, right ? '' the elf nodded. `` I want you to ascertain her now. She left Hogwarts and it may be dangerous for her if enemy find her. ``

'' Do n't worry, Mr. Harry Potter. Me and my Quaker are going to avail you find her. '' said the business firm elf before disapparating somewhere.

'' You 'd really hit a finely auror someday, ceramicist. Good destiny tonight ! ``

'' Thank you, professor. '' With that Harry left to see someone who could ready him forget the increasing weight of responsibility on his shoulders ... somebody he could talk to without feeling any pressure ... someone he could laugh with and make relaxed for a while before embarking another serious missionary station that nighttime ... someone like ... ... ... ... ... ..Luna.
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Chapter 14 - Mission Failed
... ... ..Luna ... ..

Harry found the silver blond haired girl sitting on the sofa that he and his bestfriends had occupied a while ago. He saw her serenely sitting there with optic half-closed as if lost in deep opinion and unconsciously stroking the farewell of the plant they retrieved from the Quibbler 's office. Just watching her made him smiling. He slowly approached her, all the patch wondering how it would experience if her delicate hand was stroking his helping hand instead. They held hands before, usually in times of distress, but he could call back being pacified by her touch. It was amazing.

As if sensing his presence, Luna suddenly turned her regard on him and gave him a slight smiling. It immediately warmed his pump and he noticed that her usual blank stares and ethereal appearance were replaced with warmheartedness and fragility. She timidly invited him to sit beside her, unsure of his reaction, but was pleased when he also gave him a smile and proceeded to do so. Not knowing what to say, he contented himself with watching the offspring woman caressing the magical plant.

'' Harry, you did n't own to do that for me ... '' said Luna, finally breaking the silence.

'' What ? '' asked Harry in confusion.

'' You did n't have to champion me. I 'm quite used to affront, you know. Not just from her but from everybody else. That thing with Cho ... .she was your girlfriend ... .and I feel tremendous for making things bad between the two of you. '' said Luna as she lowered her regard to the priming coat, neglecting the plant she was holding on her lap.

'' No, I did n't induce to but I want to. Cho was my girlfriend, not anymore. You 're one of the most wonderful person I had been fortunate enough to converge and I could not stomach hearing someone belittling you. You 're very peculiar and no one does that to any of the people I care about, not even her. '' said Harry, lifting her Kuki up to fulfill his gaze.

'' Why are you being so nice to me ? '' she reluctantly asked but other rather awkward questions nagging her brain were left unsaid.

'' I do n't do it ... maybe because you were the lone one I could spill to about Dog Star'destruction without feeling guilt feelings and air pressure ... maybe because you were the only one brave sufficiency to communicate with me when I was almost self-destructive in my aunt 's theatre ... .I am not sure ... .maybe it 's simply because I now realized that there were so much more to you than meets the eye. You 're kind, smart, brave and you make me happy. '' Luna blushed at his words and averted her gaze again.

'' I did n't bang you were very expressive, Harry. '' she said in a quiet whisper as if she was finding it intemperate to say the words.

'' Maybe you just bring out the honorable in me ... '' said Harry simply, taking hold of her disembarrass hired hand and lifted it to his lips.

Luna stared at him in astonishment and almost drowned in the whirlwind of emotion flickering on his handsome boldness. She started to get up and pass on the office but she found her knees too weak to go anywhere. She stared helplessly at the young man caressing her hand. She tried to get away from the trying virtuoso but her knees wobbled from the sudden movement causing her to fall on his lap. Harry immediately wrapped his coat of arms around her and pulled her closer while whispering to her ear, `` Do n't be afraid. I like you ... .I really do ... and I have n't felt this way to anyone before ... not even Cho ... so delight ... do n't get by from me. ``

At his words, Luna reluctantly wrapped her arms around him and nervously kissed him on the cheek ... '' I like you too, Harry. ``

Harry slowly bent his header, embracing her tightly to -- --

'' There you are ! Oooopss, so sooorrrry ! '' said Ron, quickly hiding himself behind the ledge. Harry could swear he try some muffled laugh from behind making him marvel how farsighted have they been watching them.

'' What do you want ? '' snapped Harry annoyed at the suspension but did not exhaust his hold on Luna.

'' Nothing ! Just supporter, huh ? '' Several DA phallus removed the disillusionment charm on themselves and teased the two relentlessly, led by Ron and the Gemini of path, before running to the dinner table.

'' By the way, sorry for the ummm ... .interruption. Moody just asked us to tell you that we need to eat dinner now. '' shouted Ron from afar.

'' AAHHHHHHHHHHHHH ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! RONALD WEASLEY ! I SWEAR I 'M GOING TO KILL YOU SOMEDAY ! '' groaned Harry. There was no doubt now that they heard and saw everything. He looked at the red-faced Luna, her caput slightly buried on his chest in overplus and he realized that he did not care. So what if they saw them like this ?

'' Hush, it 's approve. At least now they know. They actually saved us the trouble of informing them, do n't you think ? '' stated Harry, releasing his grip on her.

They walked script in hand to the dining mesa, ignoring the snickers and some blatant teasings from their friend. But aside from that, dinner party was uneventful. If anything, ,. it only served to remind the four team leaders about their mission that Night. The others had no idea about it but they sensed the arrest on their loss leader'faces. Their suspicion grew more when prof Helen Wills Moody signaled the four to go to the grooming way with him.

Harry muttered a distracted 'wait for me'to Luna and stood up to succeed Helen Wills. But before he could go, Luna steered him to a more private place and kissed lightly on his depart cheek.

'' What 's that for ? ``

'' That 's to say thank you for making me feel extra. '' Then she kissed him again on his right cheek. `` This is for good luck on whatever you 're going to do tonight. Do n't deny it. '' She then slowly put her arms around his neck opening and pulled him closer, pressing her lips to his. `` This is to make trusted that you 'd come back safely. ``

Harry smiled at this and drew her close again. This time their back talk met with unrestrained passion with his allow hand gently caressing her back, making them both frail with longing. He pulled away reluctantly as he remembered the mission.

'' What was that for ? '' asked Luna breathlessly.

'' That 's to make sure enough that you 'd wait for me. '' replied Harry with a grin.

'' Silly. Of course of instruction, I 'd wait for you. ``

After forcing the disgusting potion into their sassing, the four squad leader proceeded to apparate international Grimmauld berth and enter in the usual way. It might appear highly suspicious if Harry just apparate all of them inside. The captives were not that powerful yet.

'' Hey, what are you doing here ? '' shouted Dragon in welcome when they saw his visitors. He motioned all of them to sit down. `` Does father require anything ? ``

The four just shook their heads dumbly.

'' Well, it does n't matter. At least I have some seemly troupe now. I 'm so bored here. '' drawled Draco. Ron, in the face of Crabbe, clenched his fist to conquer his growing rage.

'' What about your slave ? Is n't she entertaining enough ? '' asked Hermione who took the appearance of Pansy. She was surprised when she noticed a concerned look pass his face so fast that she almost thought she imagined it.

'' I got tire out of her and besides, I ca n't expend all my push ravishing her. It 's just a waste matter of clip. So what brings you here ? '' replied Draco lazily but the late welcoming pure tone was gone. It was as if he did not want them there anymore.

'' nil. Bored to tears too. Hexing people are not so fun anymore. Can we have a go at your hard worker ? I 'm certainly we 'd find her enjoyable. '' said Goyle, Harry in polyjuice, attempting to make out how cruel Draco was to Ginny. He was taken aback when Dragon hastily stood up and pointed his wand at him.

'' Do n't you defy, Goyle. No one touches my attribute. She 's mine ! '' Draco also pointed his wand at the other two boys. `` That goes for you, too. ``

'' Err ... umm ... no need to get discompose, Draco. We 're just asking, you know. '' said Lee who took Nott 's appearance but he, too, was wondering about Dragon 's reaction.

'' So, where 's she ? Your Church Father asked us to check on her. You would n't require us to say him something he does n't want to hear, do you ? '' asked Hermione shrewdly. She knew they only have one hour before the effect of the polyjuice potion wears off and they could n't pine away anymore time talking to him.

'' In the left chamber upstairs. Do n't rag her. She 's sleeping now. '' replied genus Draco with a jot of panic in his voice. Hermione raised one supercilium but decided not to comment on it. Harry chose that present moment to summons some butterbeers and gave one to each one of them, measured to put a few drops of sleeping potion before he handed one to Draco.

'' Does n't matter. issue forth on ! Let 's wassail to triumph ! '' announced Harry and they all took great swigs on the beverage.

Within instant, genus Draco collapsed on the sofa, unconscious. The three boys acted as look-outs while Hermione hastily went upstairs to find what they thought was a thoroughly destroyed Ginny. They decided to let her go alone for they did not want to find Ginny in a very conciliatory situation. Several minutes had passed but still no Hermione and Ginny. They carefully checked the watch and was shocked to see that they did not have a great deal fourth dimension left.

'' Hermione ! Come back now ! We 're running out of metre ! '' shouted Ron. He was answered by an ear-splitting riot, unmistakably Hermione's.

Harry and Ron hastily ran upstairs to aid her, leaving Lee to stand safety device, but was utterly shaken by the sight that greeted them. They found Ginny with her wand pointed at Hermione who was twisting on the soil in extreme point pain. They wondered how follow Ginny had a scepter with her but they were more shake up about the fact that she hit Hermione with an unforgivable curse.

'' Ginny ! STOP ! That 's Hermione. We came to rescue you. '' shouted Ron, thinking that his sister thought they were enemies.

'' I know. '' answered Ginny calmly without turning to face them.

'' You knew ? B-but why ? '' Ron was clearly flabbergasted at her response.

Harry was now wondering if she was under the Imperius hex. Ginny slowly turned around to point her wand at them. Harry looked directly into her eyes, watching for tell-tale signs of wizard ascendence. There was none. He only saw absolute hatred on her once radiant eyes. She was acting on her own free will.

'' You let me down ... CRUCIO ! '' she cursed Ron and he immediately fell on his knees, completely unprepared for the attack.

'' No, Ginny, you 're wrong. drear if we did n't come earlier. But now we 're here. Please follow back with us. '' pleaded Harry, unwilling to curse the someone he always treated as his younger sister.

Ginny hesitated for a moment, thinking of what he said, but decided to ignore his plea. Her dingy expression returned. `` I wo n't. I belong here ... ..CRUCIO ! '' she bellowed at him, instantly lifting the curse on Ron who was still too weak to move.

'' PROTEGO ! '' shouted Harry. Inspite of everything, he still did not want to harm her in any way.

Sensing that she could not defeat Harry on a duel, Ginny quickly ran downstairs but seeing Draco 's unconscious State fuelled her rage. `` You hurt him ! '' she exclaimed as she ran back to where Harry was.

'' LEGILIMENS ! '' screamed Harry in frustration. He desperately wanted to jazz what happened to make her act this way. Behind him, Ron and Hermione were slowly regaining their strength and watched in amazement as Ginny clutched her fountainhead in an attempt to stymie Harry 's effort to break into her judgment. But Harry was stronger. Soon look-alike of Dragon and Ginny flashed into his mind. Ginny being taken away from Hogwarts ... Ginny terrified at being left alone in a dark and smelly dungeon ... Draco choosing her to be his personal slave ... Dragon and Ginny locked in a tight embracing ... .Ginny lying on his lap ... .Ginny eagerly groom dinner for the two of them ...

Harry broke the contact in jolt and stared at Ginny in mental rejection. None of those images portrayed genus Draco forcing her to do anything. She was very lots willing ... As he watched the vernal girl weakly struggle on her animal foot, he quickly beckoned Ron and Hermione to follow him downstairs. Without a word, he grabbed their hand and motioned Lee to have him too. Before they could even ask him anything, the four were immediately lifted from the ground and were spun around in a gyrate move. When their groundwork touched the ground, they were already at the breeding room.

They saw tidal bore faces waiting for them ... especially the similitude who really took an effort to create welcome streamer for Ginny. Even the professors were in high spirits. It was Neville who noticed them first. `` Hey, what happened ? ``

Everyone turned to the four at once. Ron and Hermione were still debile clutching their English, pain clearly etched on their faces. Lee seemed perplex but Harry wore a vacuous expression that they could not fathom.

'' What happened ? '' asked professor McGonagall looking worried.

'' We had a petty problem with Ginny, professor. '' said Hermione silently, unsure if she wanted to tell them what really happened. She could not believe it herself. She watched silently as Luna unconcernedly walked towards Harry and massaged his frontal bone. The simple action gradually eased his stress and she saw Harry visibly relax. `` Ask him. '' said Hermione to professor McGonagall, pointing one shaky at Harry.

'' Harry, where 's Ginny ? '' ventured one worried Fred who could n't contain the silence anymore.

Harry closed his eyes, taking his sentence before he carefully answered, `` She did not need to come. ``

'' B-but why ? '' asked George IV, nearly falling on his death chair as he did so.

Harry wished he did not be intimate the reply to that because the trueness was painful and impossible in the current circumstances but he was left with no selection. He sighed deeply as he replied, `` She 's in dearest with him. '' Seeing their disbelieving faces, he continued. `` She used the cruciatus curse on Ron and Hermione ... '' Several pant were heard. `` I used Legilimency to obtain out and ... and ... I saw everything. genus Draco did not draw her. She 's volition. ``

Professor Helen Newington Wills started to say something but Harry cut him off.

'' We failed. I 'm blue. '' Harry said as he looked at each of Ginny 's sidekick. He was grateful to see that they do n't find fault him at all but the disappointment on their faces was starting to press him down. He felt Luna 's hand on his shoulders, discreetly leading him away from the group.
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Chapter 15 - The Final wheat
'' It 's her choice, Harry. You ca n't do anything about it. '' said Luna quietly as she and Harry strolled around the Great Marguerite Radclyffe Hall, uncaring of the risk it might cause them. They needed to get away before they suffocate from all the emotions running inside ... fear ... anger ... frustration ...
'' She said we let her down ... .maybe she got so frustrated with the situation that she eventually decided to join the disconsolate incline. '' said Harry, staring glumly at the once majestic hall.
'' Or maybe ... she just fell in love ... Sometimes people do jerky things when they 're in passion ... maybe she saw a side of genus Draco that we have never seen before. ``
Harry vaguely remembered the soupcon of panic in Draco 's voice when he suggested that they would wish Ginny to bring around them of their tedium but it was there. Even Hermione noticed his instinct to protect his 'slave'which was highly unnatural for him. His mental attitude baffled them all and from what he saw when he broke into Ginny 's mind, he respected her. He sat in confusion, thinking in silence. So far, the English he was in had done nothing but hide and support themselves. Some of the Order member severed their communication ties with them for fear of being found out. 'How could we possibly win this war if we do n't even know what 's happening to the others ?'he thought. 'Dumbledore, we need you, please come back'he pleaded, hoping that his mentor could hear him. Harry concentrated hard and called the headmaster again but the conversant feeling of someone entering his head did not come.
Meanwhile, the person Harry was trying to communicate with could not tuck enough strength to reply ...
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'' Get the old man, now ! '' shouted the man with a slit-like nose at the trembling figure of a belittled man with a hand made of shining silver medal. He watched as the man battle on his feet to bring what his master wanted. When he returned, he was levitating a gimp form of an old man with retentive white haircloth and a byssus that almost reached his waist. A magical metal chain ensured that he would not be able to escape IF he had enough get-up-and-go for it.
'' Enervate ! '' The limp figure slowly rose from his status to fit the gaze of his captor.
'' Where 's the boy ? '' asked Voldemort, arrogantly pointing his wand on him. The old man stubbornly shook his head.
'' CRUCIO ! '' The old man fell on the story and writhed in pain. `` WHERE 'S THE BOY ? '' Harry demanded without lifting the curse.
Again, there was eery silence ... a few minute of arc had passed before Harry released the man from the spell.
'' Well ... you 're quite useless to me now ... I do n't handle about the dullard prophecy anymore ... and the untested fry of the blood traitor Weasley already joined our ranks ... '' The old man looked stunned at this bit of selective information. The dark lord merely laughed at his reaction. `` You mean ... you did n't recognise ? The all-knowing master actually did n't sleep with ? '' he chuckled evilly. `` You 're losing your touch, old man ... .maybe I should just kill you now. But I 'm not that wicked -- - state me where the boy is and I 'll let you live. ``
'' You 're the one losing your touch if you believe even for a second that I would give in to your wishes. '' said the old man defiantly, looking him directly in the eye.
'' Wonderful ! What an amazing show of heroism ... '' The dark lord mockingly clapped his helping hand before he continued with narrow eyes, `` ... unfortunately, I 'm not in the temper for games tonight so secern me -- - WHERE 'S THE BOY ? ``
'' You 're a mark. '' said the old man calmly which amplified the anger of his tormentor.
Voldemort raised his sceptre angrily at the old man who just proudly and peacefully waiting for his death.
'' expiry is but a succeeding adventure ... '' the old man said, bracing himself for the blow.
'' Aveda Ked -- - ``
'' M-master ! D-do you really take in to do this ? He might still be utilitarian to us ... '' said the small man with a silver medal hired man weakly, vainly trying to protect the old man who was once his mentor and confidant. He was rewarded with a vicious blaze from his master.
'' Did I hear you right ? You 're questioning my discernment now ? Perhaps you would wish to join him ... '' The terrified retainer recoiled from his scrutiny.
'' N-no, master ! My apologies ... .Y-you may do as you wish ... '' he said in a pitiful voice, throwing an apologetic glance at the captive who was oblivious to the exchange. His eyes was fixed on something and his forehead was creased in vivid concentration.
'' Very well, then. Never let me doubt your loyalty again. '' The dark lord reverted his gaze to the old man whose strength might have faded but the spirit remained. He pointed his wand at the old man, positively jubilant at being able-bodied to finally rule out one of his most powerful opposer. He licked his sassing before enunciating the words ...
'' Aveda Kedavra ! ''
Two words. Just two dustup ... a flash of putting green light and the man who once courageously fought for the unwashed commodity fell lifeless on the floor.
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'' Harry.. ''
'' Professor ? ``
'' My metre is running out ... but you should continue the fight. You should understand..if I perish, the remaining Aaron Montgomery Ward will lessen ... The castle would not be able to protect you anymore. Inform Alastor at once. He 'll know what to do ... ''
'' Professor, why did you let them take you ? ``
'' I 'm not as invincible as you all think. I am already decrepit even before the attack on the school ... there was no way to save up them all if I did not sacrifice myself. I just used my remaining metre wisely ... ''
'' B-but how can I get the better of him ? ``
'' I already told you ... the response lies within your eye. Have faith in yourself and your booster ... cheerio Harry .... ''
The aura of the greatest hotshot of all time faded in Harry 's brain ... and was replaced by the epitome of a hooded figure, wand still pointed at the crumpled being and laughing triumphantly at his latest conquest. Behind him, the small man with a Ag hired hand was trying tough to hold his tears from
falling on his pale cheeks.
'' DUMBLEDORE ! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' Harry snapped away from his stupor.
'' What 's wrongly, Harry ? '' asked Luna, looking mystified at his outburst.
'' Dumbled -- -- '' They both felt the walls vibrate vigorously. Remembering the Headmaster 's death word, Harry grabbed Luna 's hand and ran to the Room of Requirements where they found people nervously drawing out their wands. Some were crying hysterically, imagining the worst.
'' Professor Moody ! '' shouted Harry when he found the man heading towards the door. From his worried saying, Harry could tell apart that he already had an approximation as to what had happened.
'' ceramicist, is he -- - ? '' Harry nodded. Dwight Lyman Moody visibly paled and slowly, he saw snag running down his disfigured fount. professor McGonagall rushed to their position and saw their wear out expression. She looked questioningly from Professor Moody to Harry.
'' Dumbledore 's gone. Voldemort killed him. '' said Harry, putting up a brave strawman so that the former 's would not misplace hope.
'' D-dumbledore is g-gone ... ''
Harry watched as the most nonindulgent prof crumble to the ground in despair. Moody was still crying silently, very indecent of a night whizz catcher like him. The teacher from other schools had also hidden their faces from view. The prof he thought were the paradigm of strength of the whole school were falling into small-arm right before the middle of everyone present tense in the room.
He scanned the elbow room and saw the break down faces of the others, showing signs of banker's acceptance of frustration even before they joined the war. Were they just waiting for Dumbledore to save them all ? And now that he was gone, were they thinking that the dark lord 's takeover was finally complete ? 'It 's a effective matter, no one else knew about the divination yet .'he thought furiously.
'' Are we all going to die now ? '' squeaked one small interpreter in fright.
Harry stared hard at all occupant in the room before replying angrily, `` YES ... .WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE BECAUSE MOST OF YOU scraps TO engagement FOR YOUR LIFE. HOW daring YOU PUT ALL YOUR Leslie Townes Hope IN ONE MAN ! HOW DARE YOU SEEK solace here WHILE THE OTHERS ARE PUTTING THEIR life history IN peril TO bread and butter YOU ALL prophylactic ! ``
Everyone stopped moping to heed to the Whitney Moore Young Jr. man fuming with rage at the sight of their weakness.
'' A FEW hebdomad AGO, OUR refutation mathematical group ROAMED AROUND THIS ROOM TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE WAS CARED ENOUGH TO TRAIN BUT WERE WE SUCCESSFUL ? NO ! MOST JUST LAUGHED AT OUR sweat AND SOME BLATANTLY RIDICULED US ! NOW, YOU TELL ME WHOSE flaw IT IS IF THE PATHETIC DARK LORD SUCCEEDED ... ''
The onlookers noticed the favorable gleam that seemed to emanate from the young man as he spoke and backed away nervously.
'' NOW IS NOT THE metre FOR lamentation NOR IS THIS THE TIME TO CONCEDE ! WE ALL HAVE TO competitiveness IF WE STILL CONSIDER THIS OUR home. '' He paused for a piece and continued in a quiet but shape articulation, `` From now on, we wo n't hide anymore. We shall all caravan for struggle. If the foe come, we will fight them with all our heart. They thrive on our fears and weaknesses but they recoil from courageousness and affection. We can win this war if only we 'll unite and if you 're not ready for that, then I suggest you leave ... .this public is not for you ... ''
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Chapter 16 - `` It 's our turn of events now ... ''

Ashamed at his earlier presentation of vulnerability, Alastor Moody immediately summoned all remaining edict fellow member for an emergency merging as Harry requested. Also present were professors from former schooling submit within the way and all the DA members except for Ginny and Cho who had n't been found by Dobby yet. House-elves'representatives were also invited.

Before they started the group discussion, all of them raised their wands to redo the fallen Aaron Montgomery Ward. It was not as strong as the previous barriers but it would bind off the enemies until they 're all ready for battle. As expected, Severus Snape was the first to react.

'' Will individual enlighten me as to why we are all here ? And why is that abominable boy presiding this coming together ? '' he smirked disdainfully at Harry.

'' You may depart if you want to, Snivellus. No one 's forcing you to stay. '' snapped Harry. Snape 's optic bulged as he heard what his old school foe used to shout him. He glared at Harry menacingly and seriously considered hexing him in battlefront of everyone but was stopped by an even more menacing glare from the boy.

'' Do n't even think of it, Snivellus. '' he said venomously, his whole body glowing with wrath once more. Snape fell silent.

'' The situation has reached its worst. Dumbledore has been killed by Voldemort ... '' Harry paused. `` ... and Ginny went over to the dark side. '' Mrs Weasley cried hysterically at that and Mr. Weasley hid his own anxiety to comfort her. notice and Charlie just donned vacant expression for which Harry was thankful because he could n't stand to see any more fellow member breaking down at the word. The vacillating Percy was not invited so he did not have to worry about his reaction.

'' Seeing the futility of relying on the Daily Prophet for the news, the DA decided to use the Quibbler to spread information that the war is not finished yet and that we could all do something to finally end it, with us as the winning side. ``

'' Harry, we ca n't do that ! The hooter are being watched by our enemies. They 'll just demolish them. '' commented Kingsley Shacklebolt, one of the employees of the Ministry of trick who joined the Order.

'' We know ... that 's why we are going to request the house-elves to do that for us. They can go past times any anti-apparition barriers and are hardly noticed by most wizards. They can deliver the papers, rectify Dobby ? '' said Hermione confidently.

'' Yes, of line, Brigham Young missy sodbuster. The house-elves are always uncoerced to help the cause. '' replied Dobby excitedly while the other house-elves nodded their header vigorously in agreement.

'' Now, the performance is simple. We shall garner volunteer writers from this chemical group and finish all the articles here. The house-elves will be the ones responsible for the reproduction and dispersion of the paper so it would n't be that hard. '' said Harry. `` Those who wish to write the articles can confer with Luna and Hermione after the meeting. ``

'' Now, I want to hear your written report ... '' continued Harry as he sat carefully on his chair.

One by one, all the parliamentary law members who was away on a commission, informed them of their progress. several giants already joined Voldemort but some agreed to assist them if they can promise to give them a parcel of land in which they can inhabit in peacefully after the war. The werewolves were still undecided due to the late curate 's obvious contempt of their breed but they did not desire Voldemort to prevail them either. The goblins would join them if and only if Ludo Bagman would pay them the total he owed them and that their share of the net income of the Gringotts coin bank would be raised to twenty percent as opposed to their current ten percent percentage which they considered improportional to the total of study they were putting on the job. The vampires were hopeless for they believe they would benefit More if they choose Voldemort 's incline and there was no sign of the dementors yet after they left Azkaban.

Harry was carefully considering the need of the giants and goblins. And he was thinking that the lycanthrope can be swayed if they can obviate their misgiving in the Ministry of legerdemain. It all boiled down to the Ministry who was currently passive at the situation. `` Who 's running the ministry now ? '' he asked the ministry official there.

'' No one. Some were even afraid to go to work now. '' answered Mr. Weasley ruefully.

'' Well, then how do we usually get a minister of religion ? '' asked Harry, disgusted at his own ignorance of the matter. He should have thought of this before.

'' We usually vote but in fourth dimension like this .... '' Mr. Weasley 's voice trailed off. `` ... the minister can just be anyone within the ministry who is brave enough to take the obligation. '' Harry sighed with relief.

'' Is that all ? So, Mr. Weasley you can be the new minister now and blab out to the instance of the colossus, goblins and loup-garou. Give them what they want ... it 's not so much anyway compared to what they 're going to do for us. Hagrid, poster and lupin will help you with it. Kingsley can deal charge of organizing the intelligence meshing alongside with Tonks and Snape, much as I hate him. By the way Snape, Voldemort already knows you 're a spy so better stay out of his way for a while. '' Snape looked alarmed at this news.

'' As for the Dementors, the DA will get hold of care of them. We just need information regarding their present location. All professors in this room will take bearing of teaching appealingness and Department of Defense Against the night humanities except for prof Helen Wills who would be in bearing of giving Auror grooming to all the DA penis. '' continued Harry.

'' Why are we all taking guild from him ? He 's just a little boy ? '' demanded professor Leninski, a instructor from Durmstrang. The others looked stunned at his response. Obviously, they had not found it unknown that Harry was giving them orders.

'' I 'm fed up with adult giving me parliamentary law which entails nix but wait around for something to bump ... I ca n't hold back anymore ... for every hour that I wait, mortal is being tortured ... someone is being killed ... someone 's aliveness is being destroyed. It 's about time we take some action ... It 's our bout now. '' replied Harry calmly, earning the obedience of all the wizard present.

The future few daylight were highlighted with trainings going on every street corner of the elbow room of Requirements. The dueling club was restored once again to help the scholar prepare for battle. petunia was getting her buck private preparation from none other than prof McGonagall herself who had taken quite a liking to her. The Auror preparation was also going on very well ... .within a calendar week, Harry was able to master wandless magic and a few DA fellow member namely, Hermione, Ron, Luna and Neville were capable to do it quite well although they still prefer to use verge because wandless magic was very exhausting.

But zilch surprised them more than the reaction of the totally wizarding community when they released the first edition of the freedom fighter caviler. Dobby and several house-elves appeared before the DA members after a very tiring session with professor Helen Newington Wills, each of them carrying a handful of letters which was all addressed to the Quibbler. Hermione excitedly grabbed one letter and read it in front of everyone.

Dear editor program,

We 're so glad to find out that our world is not yet fully dominated by the poor excuse of a man who fancied himself as 'lord'. We 're now teaching some defensive spells to our children here as you have suggested in your paper.

Keep up the estimable employment !

Melissa Banes

Luna also grabbed another one, clearly exhilarated that so many had taken an involvement at his beginner 's report. Her eyes were flooded with tears of joy as she read the letter.

beloved Editor,

Thank you for being brave enough to print this paper despite of everything that is happening around us. I already sent 1000 galleons to the Gringotts bank so that you can go along your operation.

Whereas before we were already losing hope, now we have found courage again due to your efforts. We sincerely hope that through this paper, you can reach out more people to avail the causal agent. I was one of those hard hurt during the first gear war so I ca n't be of much service in the final battle but remainder assured that I will always be at the good side and continue to give you my whole-hearted support.

Enclosed is an anecdote of what I and my friends had experienced during the first war. I hope you can publish it so that the others will know more about the cruelness of war and hopefully be enlightened that the dark side only prevails if the light allows it.

Thank you again and to a greater extent power !

Louisa Alstrong

Neville gasped as he heard the epithet. `` Hey ! She 's one of my nan 's friends ! ``

Dobby went to Harry and handed him a lambskin. `` Mr. Harry ceramicist, that one 's from girl Cho. I found her in one of the safehouse in her country. She 's hiding there with her family. She asked me to afford this to you personally. ``

Harry took the varsity letter from his outstretched deal and read the letter.

dear Harry,

I 'm really drear for my flare-up. I know I have acted very childishly. Dobby gave me a transcript of the pettifogger and I must admit that I 'm very impressed with what you guys have done lately. And I 'm quite ashamed for acting so irresponsibly in this backbreaking sentence. While in hiding, I came to damage with the fact that you and I are really not meant for each other. Maybe I 'm just jealous at seeing you so happy with her because I know you had not been like that with me.

Please forgive me ... and if the DA will agree to it, I wish to bring back and help you fight. My parents are not that happy with my decision but I know that this is something that I must do. Please send me a letter soon if you all want me to return.

Again, I 'm sorry.

Cho

When Harry looked up, he saw the rest of the DA members curiously staring at him. Luna averted her gaze when he looked her way.

'' What does she require ?'asked Hermione.

'' She said she 's sorry and she wants to amount back. '' replied Harry, eyeing Luna 's verbal expression carefully. `` If we all agree, that is ... do you want her to come back ? ``

'' Yes ! '' exclaimed one very energize vox and they were very surprised to see that it was Lee. The others laughed at his reaction but no one expressed any objection.

'' fountainhead, Dobby, assure her that we want her back as soon as possible. We need all the supporter that we can get. '' said Harry with a smiling as he walked over to Luna.

'' You do n't have to be afraid ... she got over me now ... she said so in the letter ... and from what I can see, one of our Quaker is going to wee sure that it stays that way. '' he gave her a smile and slowly bent to buss her lightly on the lips.

'' You 're really astonish, Harry, do you that ? '' said Luna, surrendering herself to the kiss.

'' As I 've said before ... .It 's our twist now. '' replied Harry, implying a totally different meaning to his words as he gave her another slow osculation that erased all the incertitude from her mind.
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Chapter 17 - The Wizard intelligence activity net

'' Hey, Harry ! I still ca n't believe you appointed my father as government minister of conjuration ... .just like that. '' said Ron in between mouthfuls of the steaming gem they were eating at breakfast.

'' He deserved that perspective more than anyone and I really believe he would be very honorable at it. '' replied Harry earnestly, looking very tired but pleased that his Best friend and the twins were not moping anymore about what happened to Ginny. Perhaps they had been so relieved to know that she was still alive that they did n't handle anymore if she switched side. Harry was still not well-to-do with it though and was secretly hoping that Ginny would come to her senses before it was too late.

Dumbledore was another matter. His demise came as a nasty shock but it also served as a accelerator for Harry. Much as he wanted his wise man to be with him in the final fight, he knew that he could not inhabit on this remorseful thought. He was thrown in a devious battle of fast decisiveness and fast action at law. He had to adjust ... .acceptance was the key. Dumbledore died a valiant man and he better make surely that his forfeiture would not be in vain.

The past few weeks had been very heavily for them, what with all of the duplicate education, group meeting and other matter that they had to carry out. It was a marvel that they could still have the luxury of eating together and chatting during meal times. But it was all worth it. All the physical pain in the ass, gruelling head practice session, and respective sleepless Nox were all worth it. They would get their humans back.

'' By the way, where 's Lee ? '' asked Hermione, noticing the vacuous electric chair beside Ron.

'' He went to ensure that umm ... Cho get back here safely. '' replied Neville who almost choked on his tea in haste.

Hermione was about to say something when the door opened revealing a prideful Lee and a highly obstruct Cho. Cho stole an apprehensive look at Luna before she cautiously approached the table, a piffling aflutter about the others'reaction even if Lee already assured her that everything was alright.

'' Mmm ... hi, guys. Sorry for everything. '' said Cho, thinking that it would be advantageously to start with a personal apology first.

'' It 's fine. Let 's blank out about the past. We 're all sword lily you came back. '' said Luna, smiling warmly at her.

'' Yes, it 's okay, Cho. Do n't worry and besides, we need you to help Hermione with the power revival potion or have you forgotten about that ? '' said Harry, motioning the new arrivals to have a sit.

'' Oh, no, how could I forget ? I asked my grannie about it too and she was able-bodied to leave me with some useful information to take a crap the potion well-heeled to prepare but I wo n't behave you with the detail. You can swear Hermione and I would be capable to brew it well. '' answered Cho, blushing slightly as she noticed the adoring coup d'oeil that Lee was sending her way.

'' Speaking of which, when are we going to attack the dementors, Harry ? '' asked Ron eagerly. Hermione rolled her eyes but Harry merely chuckled at his outflank Friend 's question.

'' My, my ! A little warfreak, are we ? Would you still be excited if I tell you we need to get past Aragog and his shaver to do that ? '' inquired Harry, poker faced as he stared at his friend 's alarm expression. Seamus and the twin could not suppress their reactions though. Soon, all those who had heard their petty escapade in the forest during their endorsement class were roaring with laughter.

'' Hey, I 'm just joking. '' appealed Harry as Ron bodily lifted him up from his electric chair and tickled him on the ribs mercilessly. Harry retaliated by grabbing hold of Ron 's pes which he knew was Ron 's most ticklish power point. Everybody started placing bets at once as to who was going to yield up first.

'' I bet two sickle for Harry. '' said George loudly.

'' So very much for brotherly loyalty. '' muttered Ron grouchily.

'' I 'm for Ron, three reap hook. There, minuscule brother, I 'm rooting for you. Do n't you dare misplace. '' threatened Fred.

'' I 'm for Harry, ten reaping hook. '' shouted Neville in between.

'' A galleon for Harry -- - '' said Luna, joining in the fun.

'' Ron ! Two galleons ! '' even Hermione loosened after a while.

The two son continued tickling each other, very much aware about what their friend were doing and clearly enjoying it. The table was filled with yell of `` Go, Ron ! '' and `` Get him, Harry ! '' and some of the students from other school came nearer to catch. Professor McGonagall went to the Ministry with prof Moody so no one was there to reprimand them.

'' ARE WE FIGHTING A WAR HERE OR NOT ! '' Harry and Ron stopped at once to chance out who rudely interrupted their little show.

'' I came here immediately after locating the highly dangerous dementors thinking that our oh-so-wonderful leader was itching to get wind the report but what do I see -- - the chesty little boy who fancied himself Saviour of the wizarding humans and his beloved sidekick manhandling each other and a rowdy cluster of bloody Gryffindors egging them on. '' spat Snape furiously. `` If I had known, I would n't possess wasted my precious clock time on that military mission. ``

Everyone stared shamefully at their feet as Snape spent almost an hour lecturing them on the seriousness of war and how all of them should deport at such a grave situation. It was Harry who recovered first.

'' It 's not a crime to have fun for a while, Snape. It keeps us sane but I guess you would n't understand ... .so let 's hear your report. '' he said.

'' What ? Here ? In front of so many citizenry ? '' asked Snape incredulously.

'' Yes, is there any job ? '' countered Harry, chuckling softly at seeing Snape 's discomfort.

'' This is ridiculous ! I refuse to percentage my most top secret finding in straw man of all this -- -- I do n't trust them ! You should, of all citizenry, know the grandness of secrecy, ceramist ! '' hissed Snape angrily at Harry. How daring he do this to him !

'' You, of all people, should know the importance of not having too many secrets, Snape. '' Harry paused, struggling to put the image of Sothis out of his idea. `` It inspires distrust and a feeling of lower rank. We are all fighting a war. We are all equal here. '' Then he whispered in an undertone. `` But of course, I took some guard. I 'm not that dullard, you know. I had Hermione put a hex on the practical application papers. Trust me, if anyone was stupid enough to grass us, that person would pay dearly for his or her mistake. ``

Snape calmed down a bit after hearing that. `` I sincerely hope you wo n't regret this, Potter. I still think the idea is stupid. '' Harry merely shrugged his shoulder at that. `` Well, as you know, the dementors have been very quiet since the prisonbreak from Azkaban. It 's very fortunate that I stumbled upon a group of dullard death-eaters who did n't greet me. ``

'' Are n't they all ? '' snorted Hermione.

'' Maybe you would like to finish the news report, Miss-know-it-all sodbuster ? '' Hermione muttered a precipitant apology. Snape continued. `` With a few carefully placed inquiry, I was able to pick out that the dementors are being held captive by none former than Voldemort himself in an empty wizarding Village -- - probably to starve so that when let out, they can wreak more havoc to the unscathed virtuoso community of interests. '' Very hearable pant were heard around the room. `` The alone problem is they did not have any estimate where the village is ... but according to them, it 's the Same village that the dementors demolished forty years ago. '' Snape concluded his report, looking sheepish for not being able to discover the most authoritative detail.

'' How many are they ? '' asked Harry.

'' A hundred and sixty including the leader. '' replied Snape matter-of-factly.

'' A HUNDRED AND LX ? ! ? '' exclaimed Seamus, clearly horrified at the mind of fighting such a huge number of dementors.

'' Any death-eater guards ? '' asked Luna, already mentally calculating the odds.

'' Only three and they are only guarding the gate. ``

'' It 's okay, then. I was afraid there would be more. The odds is six foeman to one DA member -- - not bad. '' said Harry.

'' ARE YOU INSANE ? HOW COULD WE POSSIBLY DO THAT ? '' exclaimed Parvati.

'' Yeah, we might be all in before we even tackle half of them. '' agreed Colin.

'' Well, considering that Harry fought off nearly a hundred dementors on our third gear yr, I would say it would be fairly easy. He was not even in top condition then. '' said Ron, grinning at the others.

'' Potter, you can always ask the help of the orderliness fellow member for that. '' suggested Snape somewhat coolly after being reminded of his humiliating experience regarding that exceptional incident.

'' No, Snape. The DA can handle it but I need the names of the dementors'victim in that hamlet forty years ago. If possible, bring them all here when you find them. ``

Snape nodded and left instantly as if he could not stand up being in the same room as Harry longer than necessary. When he left, Harry immediately called his aunt and discreetly ordered the DA fellow member to follow him to the training room. Letting everybody in the room hear the study is one thing but letting them know their design was an entirely different thing.

'' So, Aunt Petunia, can you tell us where your small town was ? '' he immediately asked after everyone had settled down. The captive were already relocated to a secure cell within the Ministry of Magic so they did not have to care about them escaping for now.

'' The small town is called Crigod 's Commune. The most brawny and the right way wizards lived there and cipher had an inclination to go to the night side. I made a map to lay down it easier for you. '' said Aunt petunia, spreading out a large map for everyone to see. She pointed her digit at a rather orotund area on the parchment. `` This is the stead and this is the gate -- the only entrance to the village. You may enter it only if you had a resident with you. ``

'' I was wondering ... .if it was so meticulously concealed, how did Voldemort ordination the dementors to lash out the village ? '' asked Ron.

'' Because a resident physician was captured and Voldemort placed him on imperius cuss to guide the dementors to the place. ``

'' Crigod ... ..hey, that 's a scrambled Godric ! '' exclaimed Luna. Hermione eyed her with interest. `` Godric Gryffindor must take in owned that position. It is even possible that most of the residents there are related to him. ``

'' You 're really not as far out as you seem, Luna. '' said Hermione, giving her a echt smile. `` I think we 're on the right track, then. The wizards from that village would be able to help us change state the tide to our favor. ``

'' Harry, according to my nanna, the one who could put down the king of dementors would automatically be their succeeding leader. '' said Cho, glad that she was able to find out it.

'' Oh, is that so ? Interesting ! '' said Harry, beaming at them all as if he just thought of something really remarkable. `` Let 's hold that information to ourselves .... ''
Chapter 18 - The Patronus'Kiss

'' Aunt Petunia, do n't leave to grapple the galleon tightly if you find someone shady lurking around the expanse, okay ? '' said Harry to his auntie who was nervously placing the galleon in one of her pockets. She nodded in agreement. Her married man was still sulking in their elbow room but Dudley went out to wish her female parent hazard. These past few daytime, Harry noticed a slight modification in his cousin 's usual demeanor but he could not place it yet. Something was clearly bothering him. `` I 'll talk to him later. '' he thought.

Luna performed the disillusion charm on Aunt petunia and herself. Everyone mimicked her action and silently walked out of the Room of Requirements so as not to attract care from the others. Professor Moody and prof McGonagall wanted to fall in them but Harry politely refused stating that they were needed more in the castle in case the death- feeder arrive unexpectedly. Moody gruffly conceded but only after creating several portkeys for them to use in case affair got too practically for them.

The DA members decided to fulfill the plan right after the group meeting. They could all invoke a muscular patronus charm and there was no penury to wait any longer. They already had weeks of preparation for that and they knew it would be more beneficial for them to attack the dementors while the sun was still up.

aunty Petunia anxiously steered the group to a broken phone cubicle in muggle capital of the United Kingdom. She quickly dialled one-nine-six-eight and spoke in a clear vocalism. `` Petunia Evans to go dwelling house to Crigod 's Commune with twenty eight young friends. ``

'' The village has been destroyed. No one has been there for quite some fourth dimension. Are you sure you 're up to it ? '' asked the operator.

'' Yes. '' replied Harry 's aunt curtly.

'' Very well. '' said the manipulator. respective badges came out of the percentage of the phone where alteration were usually discharged. aunt Petunia got the first one bearing her name and distributed the remaining badges labeled friend # 1, Friend # 2 and so forth to the others. `` Pin the badges on your cloaks and think of Crigod 's Commune. detention each other soaked and at the count of five, all of you shall be transported to the village. Good luck ! '' the hustler instructed. They followed the instruction carefully.

... ... .5 ... ... 4 ... ... .3 ... ... ..2 ... ... .1 ... ... .POOF ! They all landed smoothly on a clear field of nothingness.

'' Is this it ? '' asked Fred, slightly disappointed.

'' Not quite .... '' auntie genus Petunia uttered a few wrangle that sounded like `` Crigod, standing before you is the low child of the Evans clan returning. Please let us in. '' and a splendid room access engraved with `` Crigod 's Commune '' magically appeared before them. amber and silver alloy intertwined to form a very coordination compound design of a golden lion swallowing a hideously huge serpent. They all gaped at the marvelous vision before them. Even petunia seemed flood out by its grandeur. But their awe was quickly replaced with disgust as they spotted the three cloaked figures hastily drawing out their wands.

'' There 's an interference in the ward. Quick, search the area ! '' they heard one tall death-eater commanded the one nearest to them.

'' There 's no one here, Dolohov. We must be reckon things. '' replied the ascribe death-eater.

'' Oh, so the tall one 's Antolin Dolohov ! leave-taking him to me. I believe we have some bare business. '' whispered Hermione urgently to Harry as she heard the name of the one creditworthy for the several month of agony she was forced to endure in the infirmary annexe go schooling twelvemonth. Harry said nothing.

They watched in entertainment as the death-eaters argued with one another about the front of an intruder in the area. They quickly positioned themselves when they saw the three death-eaters go in different directions to investigate.

'' Stupefy ! '' Three DA phallus shouted at once, catching the three death- eater unaware.

'' Petrificus Totalus ! '' Another batch of DA penis cursed the enemies causing them to fall helplessly on the ground.

Hermione was about to execute the Saami slashing bm that Dolohov used on her when she felt a strong hand clutch her wrist.

'' Do n't ! We 're not supposed to harm them. It will ruin the programme. '' whispered Luna. Hermione glared at her but refrained from doing the very harmful spell.

'' The veritaserum. '' ordered Harry suddenly. The assigned DA members quickly poured three drops of the potion to each of the captives'mouths.

'' Are there any death-eaters inside ? '' asked Harry.

'' None. '' one of the death-eaters replied against his will.

'' The dark Maker will get you once he finds out ! You ca n't get away with this ! '' exclaimed another.

'' If he finds out ... .but what would you tell ? You ca n't even see us. '' chuckled Harry.

'' I can smell the fetor of a mudblood and rip traitors anywhere ! '' spat the one called Dolohov maliciously, wrinkling his olfactory organ in disgust as if he was smelling something foul. Several members had to preserve their temper in check to prevent them from attacking the now lost foeman. Ignoring the taunting, Harry continued the interrogation.

'' Where 's Voldemort ? What 's your missionary work here ? ``

'' We do n't know. We 've been here for two month already and the dark lord has not yet communicated with us. Our only mission is to control that the dementors wo n't be able to escape until it 's time. '' The death-eater is obviously in hurting for trying to end himself from talking but the potion is too strong for him.

'' clock time for what ? '' asked St. George venomously.

'' N-next full moon moon. Our master would attack the werewolves and the dementors would help him pressure the animal to adopt his commands. ``

'' Oh ! So it 's another brilliant plan to blackmail the werewolves into supporting his evil mission. Anything else ? Does your dullard lord have any former immediate plans to conquer the wizarding world ? '' prodded Harry.

'' Do n't call him stupid ! He 's the most powerful wizard alive ! Even the pathetic Potter boy wo n't be able-bodied to cease him ! '' exclaimed Dolohov.

'' Do you really believe that ? Well, I have news for you -- - You 're faulty ! ``

'' A large act of death-eaters are going to attack the ministry tomorrow dawn. '' said another death-eater, unable to hold back himself.

The DA appendage looked concerned at that news but Harry just looked unflustered. `` Are there any former plans ? '' All the death-eaters shook their heads.

'' Do you hump what happened to Jack Lovegood ? '' ventured Luna, hoping to find something about his male parent 's predicament.

'' No. '' Again, all three shook their mind. Sensing that they wo n't get any other relevant selective information, Harry quickly performed a memory charm on them before forcing them to drink a very powerful sleeping potion.

'' Sleep tight ! When you wake up, you wo n't remember anything that transpired today. Consider yourselves very fortunate that we did n't vote out you. ``

Aunt Petunia quickly opened the door and motioned all DA appendage to run inside. She slammed the door shut as soon as the net one had entered, leaving her to spy outside.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' shouted Harry and an tremendous stag proudly galloped around the place. True to Dumbledore 's warning, the disillusionment charm did not fool the dementors at all. The group had not even walked a dozen steps when they were viciously attacked by the cloaked form. `` REMOVE THE disillusionment CHARM NOW ! '' All became visible at once.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' a shining ash grey otter erupted from Hermione 's wand.

'' Harry ! Go find the Martin Luther King Jr. immediately ! '' shouted Luna. `` Do n't occupy about us ! ``

'' Yeah ! GO NOW ! '' Ron shouted too in between two starving dementors.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' a stunningly beautiful unicorn bursted from Luna 's wand distracting the dementors around Ron.

'' HARRY ! DEMETER IS THE TALLEST AND IT WEARS THE UGLIEST HOOD ! '' shouted Cho before she fainted.

Harry looked around and saw several silver patronus of dissimilar chassis and size armorial bearing on the starved dementors. The patroni were strong but the dementors were so hungry to let them get in the way of their food. Several of their phallus had already fainted and he knew that things would really get smutty if he did not find the Billie Jean Moffitt King soon. He shot several patronus around him before he saw the marvelous and most potent dementor he ever encountered.

'' No ! Not Harry ! Please ! Not Harry ... .take me instead ! '' Harry could hear his mom 's plea as he approached the king. Think of something very happy ! An range of a function of winning the Quidditch cup floated on his nous. `` EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' His patronus vanished before it even got near the top executive. At the street corner of his eye, he saw some dementors attempting to suck the psyche of the DA members who had fainted. But Luna and Hermione quickly conjured powerful patroni which drove them away.

'' Go, Lily ! You have to escape now ! '' his father 's worried vox rang alarmingly in his mind. Harry gradually felt himself weakening despite his tremendous travail to stay conscious.

'' HARRY, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING ? GET HIM NOW ! '' he heard another horrified yell. It was Ron.

'' HARRY ! PLEASE GET HIM NOW ! YOU still OWE ME A PROPER particular date, YOU KNOW ! '' another familiar vocalization screamed at him. He looked up and saw his courageous girlfriend surrounded with dementors and they were so dangerously fill up ... ..

'' NOOOOOO ! ! ! ! I wo n't let your minions suck their individual ! EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' Again, the silver stag just bounced off the king that was currently gliding his way. He was having some serious doubt now if he was really the chosen one. But he better be the ONE or he would just have got led his friends to their distraction -- - all for nothing. Dumbledore 's last word of honor echoed on his ears ... Have faith in yourself and your friends ... Harry 's mind was then flooded with memories of his parents'sacrifice ... his skirmish with the basilisk ... his striking escape from the burial site where Cedric was murdered cold-bloodedly ... Sirius'untimely dying ... all the attempt on his life and finally, the prophecy ... then the realization hit him. `` I 'M THE ONE ! '' a sudden burst of sureness filled his bosom and soon an range of Luna kissing him passionately lingered in his mind.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' The most tremendous patronus he ever conjured erupted from his verge and expertly stopped the King from drawing closer. In fact, it was temporarily paralyzed. He seized this chance and pointed his wand to the silver stag. `` PATRONO HALKUM ! '' The stag immediately swooped on the immobile power of dementors and started to suck its soul.

The other dementors stopped attacking the students at once and glided to where Harry was in an attempt to help their leader. But they were too late .... Demeter was now crumpled on the floor, defeated. The conscious DA penis came closer to watch in amazement as the most feared dementor slowly transformed into an ordinary one. All the dementors, including the former king, glided around and formed a battalion formation in front of a very confound Harry.

Luna ran towards Harry and enveloped him into a tight embrace. `` Are you alright, hon ? '' she asked, the sugary terminal figure of endearment rolling freely from her lips. Harry, not quite accustomed to mushy terms directed his way, actually felt please that he had someone who call him 'hon'now. He raised his cloak to cover both of them, expertly shielding them from everyone 's prospect. After a few proceedings, a very flushed-looking Luna and a slightly disoriented Harry faced the group that was now puckishly throwing them knowing looks.

'' Err -- -What do I do now ? '' he frantically asked Hermione.

'' You 're the new king now, are n't you ? I reckon they 're waiting for your instruction. '' replied Hermione impatiently.

'' Oh, decently, I forgot, sorry ! '' The others giggled at that.

Harry quickly addressed the dementors. `` From now on, you must never use the dementor 's kiss again until I command you to. Voldemort will require you to round the wolfman on the next full moon and you will dutifully fall out his orders but never suck the soul of any one ... not even werewolves. You can feed on their fears but do n't overdo it. Pretend that nada out of the ordinary bicycle had happened here. near of all, let Voldemort consider that you are still on his English. When he asks for Demeter, tell him the king died of thirstiness. Do you understand ? '' The dementors did not say anything but Harry felt that they agreed with him.

The mathematical group headed to the training room after fighting an intense desire to explore the glorious situation. Five of them were unconscious and a number were still a little dizzy but nothing that a little piece of chocolate wo n't cure. Aunt Petunia 's tear-stained side accompanied with trembling shoulder joint did not help either. professor Moody almost dropped the flaskful he was holding when he noticed them arrive with five bodies floating beside them. Professor McGonagall let out a dumb scream and brothel keeper Pomphrey quickly handed each of them a chocolate bar. Behind them was a terror- stricken Dudley, clutching his mouth as if he was about to regurgitate. Apparently, they were all thinking the worst.

'' Hey, have you no faith in us at all ? '' asked Fred, pretending to expect trauma but was finding it unmanageable to restrain his amusement at their reactions.

'' Hail to our new -- -- ! '' shouted Colin but was stopped with a not-so-subtle kick on his left field foot courtesy of Luna. He looked at her questioningly but he was met with several brilliance not only from Luna but also from the former members.

'' Learn when not address, Colin. '' whispered Hermione, sensing his discomfort.

'' She 's right, you know. '' added Ron with a pixilated glint in his eyes.

The professors noticed the secretive glimpse that passed the members but decided did not bid on it. Whatever it was, they were not sure they really want to know.

'' Eh-erm ! So I take it that you were successful in your missionary post despite of the umm -- - a niggling casualty ? '' asked Moody.

'' Fortunately, yes. '' said Hermione casually as if fighting a multitude of dementors was an everyday occurrent but her gleeful look stated otherwise.

'' fountainhead, I better go back to the ministry now so they can hasten the physical process of locating the residents of ... what 's the name of the lieu again ? ``

'' Crigod Commune. Merlin ! I just remembered you have to discourage them too ! ... Death-eaters will assault the ministry tomorrow good morning ! '' exclaimed Ron, thinking of his father immediately.

professor Helen Wills Moody quickly disapparated after hearing the news.

'' Do you think they 'll need our avail ? '' asked George apprehensively, clearly fearing for his father 's life too.

'' Maybe ... .or maybe not ... Let 's see. Helen Wills Moody has one of our galleons. I trust that he wo n't be too proud to call for help if the want arises. For now, we better guide a remainder. We ca n't oppose anybody at this res publica. '' said Harry, pretending to smother a yawning but his tight grasp on Luna did not go unnoticed by the others'sleepless stares.

'' As you wish, your majesties ! '' teased Fred when professor McGonagall turned her back to do something, bowing ridiculously low in a mock imitation of the house-elves'usual display of servitude.

'' Cut it out, Fred ! '' said Harry, his impertinence turning crimson in superfluity. But the DA member did not listen to his supplication. The room was soon filled with hums to the tune of `` Weasley is our B. B. King '' but with a suspiciously tawdry snickers when they reach the part of `` Weasley ''.
author 'S NOTE : I apologize for the delay but since I do n't sustain lots internet access nowadays, it would be very severely for me to update ... .but do n't you worry succeeding time I update, I would add three chapters. I have already finished the precis and am just working on the existent wordings. I do n't know how you would react at the ending but it would be cool to receive out : - ) and of grade a sequel will be in edict ... .Thank you for all those who reviewed and to some, I have added a comment ... .you may read the reviews persona for those ... thanks again !

Chapter 19 - Are you mad, Mad-Eye ? ! ?

Despite the DA appendage'debilitation, sleep did not consume its usual appeal especially the Weasleys who were quite agitated about the upcoming attack on the ministry. They reluctantly took bend taking a nap while the others impatiently waited for news. The succeeding aurora proved more nerve-wracking for everyone. They all ate breakfast as if it was just another unpleasant task that they must complete.

Ron was currently pacing the room back and Forth, running his handwriting through his hair making it more dishevelled than it already was. Hermione was trying to pacify Ron 's anxiousness by hitting him with the Cheering Charm but it had no lasting outcome. The counterpart were dealing with their tension by enticing some unsuspecting scholarly person from other schools into eating their Ton-Tongue brittle, Canary Creams, and Puking pastil much to Hermione 's obvious annoyance.

Cho was not doing any proficient, knowing her mother was also working at the ministry. She kept chewing on her lower berth lip until they bled. Even the Creevey Brother were uncharacteristically silent as they developed some more exposure for the next variant of the pettifogger. They were usually a talkative couple who did not look to run out of irritating questions.

They all just huddled in front of Professor McGonagall 's desk, hoping to hear any news soon but none came. Harry was silently debating with himself whether he would dare suggest to go to the ministry or to just let the adults handle the problem. Luckily, Luna unwittingly helped him with his decision.

'' You know, I do n't cogitate Professor Moody would defy call for supporter ... '' said Luna silently while leafing through an ancient spell book.

'' And why is that ? '' asked Hermione. Ron stopped pacing for a piece to listen to Luna 's reply.

'' I 'm not for certain but I think Professor Moody might bump it embarrassing on the Order 's part to ask for help from kids like us ... Besides, he might think that it would be too dangerous for us ... '' said Luna, casually flipping her hair that accidentally fell on her face.

'' Oh ! '' said Hermione, apparently getting Luna 's point.

'' Come on ! Let 's go there and contract a flavour. We can just go back if everything 's okay. '' said Ron, instantly flexing his heftiness as if he meant to tackle the opponents with his bare hands.

'' Hmm ... .I do n't think all of us should go ... '' The DA members glared at Harry. `` ... at once. Only a choose few should go there now then the next batch will follow if necessary. '' he continued.

'' Who will be in the number 1 spate ? '' asked Neville.

'' The one who were with me in the ministry lastly school year. '' replied Harry, ignoring the gnawing flavour of compunction as he recalled that Ginny had been a part of that radical. One of the few who bravely fought against evil. 'Malfoy, what did Ginny see in you to create her turn against us ...

'' Hah ! I 'm sooooooo glad we can apparate now ! '' exclaimed Ron as their pes settled on the ground.

Neville and Hermione smiled too as they remember their mode of transportation the finally time they went to the ministry. Sure, they could all see thestrals now, but it did not constitute it more well-off for everyone to hinge upon those magical beast who had an affinity for flesh and blood. It was a picayune creepy to say the least !

Harry and Luna were currently surveying the environment .... Nothing was awry ... .everything seemed normal. Maybe the death-eaters decided to foreswear their programme ... .maybe they thought it would be quite foolish to assail the ministry that was overflowing with aurors not to mention several more competent wizards ... .or maybe ... ..

KRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIINGGGGGGGGGGGGG ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

... ... ... ... .. maybe they were just late.

'' INTRUDERS ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' POSITION EVERYONE ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' INFORM THE curate ! ! ! ! ``

'' Hey, Harry ! Are we the interloper they were talking about ? '' whispered Hermione.

'' I do n't hump ... '' replied Harry, motioning for the others to cover under the tables. They were disillusioned but a little more caution wo n't hurt. `` Let 's observe for a while. ``

darkness hooded anatomy slowly advanced towards the bunch of ministry functionary ineffectual to cast patch as they witnessed the fig casually throw cruciatus jinx left and redress. Each was frozen on the slur as one of the menacing pattern addressed their audience.

'' Turnover the ministry to the Dark nobleman now and we 'll let you live ... ''

'' In your dreams ! '' said a young ministry employee, quickly sending a stunning spell to the speaker.

The speaker merely chuckled at the employee 's try before casting the killing curse on him. `` I abhor nuisances. Where 's the minister ? ``

The present DA members stared in seismic disturbance at the young employee who was cold- bloodedly murdered by the death-eater. `` Come on, where are the rules of order members ? '' thought Harry. Ron was itching to take a shot at the enemies but the balance prevented him from doing so.

'' It 's not yet time, Ron. '' whispered Neville, clutching his wand tightly in preparation.

'' WHERE 'S THE MINISTER ? '' shouted the speaker.

'' Here I am. What do you want ? '' said President Arthur Weasley condescendingly as he made his way to the front.

'' Ahh, Arthur, so skillful to see you again. If you would kindly step down from your position and paw it over to the shadow noble .... '' the speaker pointed his scepter to the dead employee. `` .... you would not want to play the same fate, would you ? Perhaps we can offer you loads of gold and a number of scrumptious women in substitution for your cooperation .... I am sure you would enjoy 'playing'with them more than you do with your portly wife. What do you cerebrate ? ``

Mr. Weasley was fuming with rage, his face now the same shade as his hair. He pointed his wand at the speaker unit and spoke clearly for everyone to hear. `` Lucius, I love my wife and I do n't think any quantity of atomic number 79 can buy the happiness I feel with my family and knowing that I am doing the correct matter. Tell your master copy that I would never give up my positioning to someone like him. I am not like Cornelius Fudge whom you could easily manipulate given the proper bonus. I work for the unwashed good. ``

'' I 'm afraid you 'd make it hard. Pity, you could give birth benefitted more from my proposition ... but you lost your chance. Aveda -- -- - '' Lucius was suddenly thrown off balance by a mixed bag of trance sent by no other than the five DA members who could not brook the berth anymore. But they were surprised when a low hooded human body ran in battlefront of Mr. Weasley in an try to protect him.

'' NOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! NOT MY Fatherhood ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' shouted the small hooded figure. The DA appendage stared at one another in surprisal ... .Ginny ? A disgruntle death-eater sent a binding oath at her followed by a cruciatus curse. The frame collapsed on the trading floor, with her hood falling off her fount. It was Ginny !

Ron quickly rushed to his Sister 's incline and carried her to an unoccupied room, not leaving her side.

The other ministry employees who had already recovered from their shock followed the jumper cable of the unseen force play that helped them. The building immediately became chaotic as an array of curses were thrown back and forth the opposing groups.

'' Dwight Lyman Moody ! What took you so long ? '' The DA members who positioned themselves close to the minister, heard him shout at the new arrivals -- - Mad-Eye Helen Wills, mollie, Lupin, banknote and several Thomas More whom they did not live. Knowing that Moody would be able to see through their disillusionment charm, they quickly retreated to the far end of the way before he could notice them.

'' Traffic ! '' growled Moody which caused respective supercilium to leaven in disbelief.

'' impediment ! '' shouted Molly at a group of death-eaters.

'' STUPEFY ! '' shouted Bill at another batch.

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted another. Harry and his booster watched in astonishment as the person formed a orchis of ardor in his hands and hurled it forcefully to the declamatory group of death-eaters in the building.

'' Cool ! '' exclaimed Neville.

'' CRUCIO ! '' countered a death-eater to the one who conjured the flack throwing magic spell but it was successfully dodged by the person.

'' Moody ! There are too many enemies ... .call Potter 's radical now ! '' shouted Mr. Weasley again as he saw more death-eaters arrive at the ministry.

'' No, Arthur ! They are just fry ... .this is too dangerous for them ! '' immediately hollered Molly in between curses.

The DA member looked meaningfully at each early at that.

'' Helen Wills, call them now or there wo n't be a ministry in an hour. '' Mr. Weasley said, ignoring his wife.

'' No, Arthur ! molly is right. We ca n't put their lives in danger. '' argued Moody while sending a powerful conjunctivitis curse at a nearby enemy.

The DA appendage continued to campaign but the increasing issue of death-eaters are proving to be too much for them. Harry and the others immediately tightened their grasp on the galleon to signal the others to come as soon as possible. Moody, noticing the burning feeling in his pouch, quickly took out the galleon and was shocked to find oneself the words `` supporter ! Ministry ! '' flashing before his eyes. He scanned the room until his optic fell on the five young disillusioned physique fighting death-eaters at the far corner of the room.

'' POOTTEEERRRR ! What are you doing here ? '' he shouted at the group who was currently exchanging bane with a round of death-eaters.

'' ARE YOU MAD, MAD-EYE ? ! ? You ca n't cover all these death-eaters ... .Why did you refuse to ask for our helper ? '' replied Harry furiously as he threw another scourge to the death-eater attacking him.

'' We swore to Dumbledore that we will protect you at all toll ! '' answered Helen Wills with the same ferocity.

'' If by protecting me, more will suffer, give thanks you very much but I wo n't allow it. '' said Harry.

'' Hrmp ! Let 's public lecture about this later ... '' said Helen Newington Wills grumpily before venting his frustration on a nearby death-eater who was foolish enough to stray within his line of vision.

Harry agreed although still fuming about the adult 's inconsistencies ... He noticed they did not have scruple about letting them face the dementors. Anyway, Moody was right ... this was not the time for arguments ... He reverted his tending to the death-eaters who were now slowly realizing that maybe they had taken more than they could manducate. He noticed that some did not even seem that ruthless in battle, not really experts in manuevers and tactic - one advantage that DA fellow member had due to the countless training. Was it possible that they were fighting teen like themselves ? Harry shuddered at the thought.

'' SERPENSORTIA ! ``

The whole grouping was distracted by the sudden appearance of Snake in the domain. The death-eaters laughed mockingly at the terror-stricken ministry employees as they conjured more snakes from their wands. various aurors and decree members attempted to fly the snake in the grass using flack and vanishing spells but the Snake kept on orgasm courtesy of the death-eaters who seemed to retrieve that they had everything under control now.

Harry hastily removed the disillusionment good luck charm and slowly approached the snakes. `` Cover me. '' he informed his protagonist and the Order members.

'' Hissssss ... ... ... bird ... ... .... '' ( Please do n't set on us ... we 're upright people .... ) Harry spoke to the snakes.

'' bird ... ... ... ... hisss ... ... .... '' ( We do n't desire to attack anyone ... It 's just that they ordered us to ... ) replied the snakes.

'' Hissssssss ... ... ..hisssssssssss '' ( I think we 're linked somehow because I have the endowment to speak with you. delight trust me. Do n't harm me and my friend. Why do n't you attack the deatheaters ? They were the ones who disturbed your peace. )

The snakes slowly nodded their headland and turned to the death-eaters who were too stunned to react. Some ministry employees were looking at Harry strangely too.

'' Did n't your master inform you that I 'm a parseltongue ? '' It was Harry 's good turn to bemock the enemies now.

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! '' Harry, Luna, Hermione, Neville and the other DA members who had now arrived shouted in unison, taking advantage of their temporary worker lifelessness. Several wands immediately flew to their hands rendering the other death-eaters useless.

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' They shouted again and more death-eaters toppled on the floor, screaming obscenities at them.

Moody and the other aurors quickly performed a spell similar to the one Dumbledore used to bind the death-eaters. They had apprehended at to the lowest degree 50 of them. Lucius, seething with choler, ordered the remaining hooded figures to flee. He gave Harry one disdainful glare before he declared, `` You will soon wish you had never been born .... '' With that said, Lucius disapparated to report to his master.
Chapter 20 - The Prodigal Daugher return ....

'' Father ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It 's Ginny ! We need to facilitate her ! '' Ron frantically shouted as the tension in the edifice subsided.

molly quickly rushed to her girl 's side, ignoring the crowd that were now rounding up the apprehended death-eaters and removing their cowling for right identification. `` Oh, my poor baby ! What spell hit her ? ``

'' Is s-she -- - ? '' The Weasley Gemini the Twins asked nervously after seeing the nonmoving body of their unseasoned sister.

'' NO ! '' exclaimed Ron and glared at the twins as if that was a very unthinkable thing to say.

'' Who did this to her ? '' demanded Bill as he, too, stared at the unconscious mind figure, bother still clearly etched on her wan face.

'' Stunning spell and the cruciatus swearing. A death-eater cursed her when she ran in social movement of Mr. Weasley. '' said Harry while wondering why Draco, the craftiness and manipulative son of a bitch she chose over them, did not come to her deliverance. And to cogitate he had been gullible enough to assume that he cared enough for Ginny to not let anybody harm her in any way !'I should take in brought her back when I had the chance ...'

'' Oh, my darling piffling female child ! '' cried Mrs. Weasley.

'' Come on, Molly, it 's all right. We just need to bring her to Madam Pomphrey. '' said Mr. Weasley, carrying their untested tyke carefully.

The emotions that engulfed the Room were very vivid and various as they all waited for lady Pomphrey 's declaration about Ginny 's condition. Of course, the Weasleys were simply ecstatic about her being with them now no issue what she had done. They seemed to think that her endeavor to save her founding father had been decent payback on her voice and that signified that she was still not as corrupted as they had first thought.

Harry, Hermione and Neville were quite relieved although there were several questions that nagged their minds. How ejaculate Ginny followed the order to assault the ministry when she knew full well what could possibly happen if her father refused ? Or did she know ? What about Draco ? How come there were to a greater extent youth death-eaters than adult dark thaumaturge in the attack ? Should n't there be Sir Thomas More feel death-eaters there or were they not expecting such substantial resistance ?

The other DA fellow member were also occupied with theories of their own. Some seemed content about the irrefutable turn of effect but one was quite suspicious about the motives behind Ginny 's actions -- -- Luna. Something did not feel right and she always trusted her instinct. She gazed around the room, her brow furrowed as she contemplated on what SHE SAW happened and what might have REALLY happened. Her lips curled in disgust as if she thought of something unpleasant.

Harry did not notice her chemical reaction because he was sitting beside her and could not see her font ... .but Hermione did.

'' What 's wrong, Luna ? '' she asked, queer about what made her react that way.

Luna opened her mouth as if to say something but decided against it. `` nada. '' she said simply and closed her center to avoid Hermione 's questioning stare.

Oblivious to the exchange, Harry turned to Hermione to ask her about the progress of the index Reviving Potion.

'' It 's fine, Harry. We only need the inwardness of the Patronus'osculation but we can only add that at Crigod 's Commune and should immediately be administered to the wizards or else it would not be that in effect. '' replied Hermione.

'' That 's great ! '' said Harry.

'' Mr. ceramist, meet me in the Training elbow room. We need to let the cat out of the bag. '' said Professor McGonagall sternly as she walked silently to the topographic point. Harry followed. It was not a petition. It was a instruction and it made him slightly nervous about what they were going to talk about.

As he closed the door behind him, his jaw dropped as his eyes fell on the very unplayful faces of prof McGonagall, Moody, eyeshade, Chester A. Arthur, lupin, Snape and the person he remembered as the one who conjured the impressive bolide piece. 'Why are they all here ? This is worse than I thought .'

'' H-have I done something wrong ? '' he asked tentatively.

'' How clever of you to cerebrate that, ceramist ! '' said Snape disdainfully. Harry simply ignored his remark.

'' Why did you go there when I specifically ordered you to stay here ? '' asked Moody.

'' No regard for the formula just like his chesty father. '' Snape muttered under his breath.

'' Enough, Severus. '' said Moody as if admonishing a spicy child.

'' I-er We were afraid that your forces wo n't be enough against the opposition so we decided to tally. We 'll only stay if we think we 're needed and it turned out that we were. You were late. '' said Harry.

'' And give thanks goodness your group was there, Harry. '' said Arthur Weasley to prevent the brewing argument.

Moody looked a bit ashamed but disgruntled at the same clock time and Snape pursed his lips, annoyed that Harry did not get the tongue-lashing he expected.

'' Relax, Harry. We did not fetch you here to talk about that. We 're here to talk about Crigod 's Commune residents. Severus had already discovered the names and locations of the somebody involved. Unfortunately, convincing them would not be that easy even after lifting the memory charms. They had already been so accustomed to muggle life story that they might be reluctant to return. '' said professor Lupin.

'' I have already talked to a few and they all said they needed time to think about it first. Some are already beat. '' said Snape while staring down at his report to hide his face.

Harry tried to conceal his disappointment at the news but found it a very tedious task. So, that explains why they wore such grim facial expression. After everything, he imagined this would be the promiscuous region. It never even crossed his mind that there might be other factors to look at ... like the involved persons'wariness to turn back to the living they had already forgotten.

'' So what do we do now ? '' he weakly asked.

'' We wait ... '' replied Arthur calmly.

'' WE waiting ? ! ? AGAIN ? ! ? '' Harry suddenly exploded at hearing those words. How he hated hearing them ... .the bane of his cosmos !

The others glanced at him nervously as he radiated a mightily aura that seemed to electrify the elbow room. Then, as quickly as it had come, the glory receded as Harry slumped to the nearest chair, exhausted. `` Fine ... .so we wait ... for how foresightful ? '' he asked, resigned to the situation.

'' We 're not sure as shooting, Harry. It 's tough to gauge the quantity of time they needed to descend up with a conclusion. Besides, I 'm not really trusted if they are willing to desire us ... '' said Arthur cautiously, not willing to touch off his temper again.

'' Alright, sorry for my outburst. It 's just that we were all excited about this ... the potion is gear up and all ... we just needed the residents ... .It 's really disappointing to hear the newsworthiness. '' said Harry, then he suddenly stood up as an idea formed on his intellect. `` Maybe you should play my aunt with you. She may be capable to help you convince them since she 's one of them. ``

'' Why, that 's a expectant mesmerism, Harry, even if it came from you. '' said Snape with his usual sarcastic timbre but Harry ignored it once more. He was used to his snide comments after enduring it for five consecutive years.

'' And I 'm certain you have enough sentience on your head not to hope young Ginny with this information yet. '' Snape continued but he spoke in such a low articulation so that only Harry could see him. Harry stared at him, puzzled at his last commentary but refrained from asking as Snape gave him a don't-ask-me- that-in-front-of-the-Weasleys look.

'' By the way, Harry, this is Malcolm, one of the new enlistee of the order. He wishes to learn your chemical group with the human dynamo proficiency if you wanted to. '' said banknote for the low gear time, introducing the unknown visitor whom they all forgot was there as they discussed the recent developments on the plan.

'' Nice to meet you, Malcolm. That was really awesome ! Can you instruct us now ? '' asked Harry eagerly, temporarily forgetting the disheartening newsworthiness he received a spell ago.

'' That 's what I 'm here for. I can show you how to do it but you have to practice session by yourselves. We have a lot of thing to do, you know ... Order matters. '' said Malcolm.

'' That 's still swell ! wait here for a piece. I 'm just going to get the other penis. ``

Harry excused him and excitedly left the way. The fiat extremity, with the elision of Snape who usually gave an impression that smiling was a sign of weakness, just smiled good-naturedly at the new man aegir to learn more. When Harry returned with the DA members, only Malcolm and Bill were there.

'' I reckon they do n't want to be accidentally hit with the fireball scourge by overeager scholarly person. '' said posting, cautiously charming himself with a fervour repellant appealingness and looking a little more cheerful now.

It turned out that Malcolm was a very efficient teacher. Soon they all learned the canonical technique and some were already able to take form humble ball of fire on the medal of their manpower. Ron, who had n't seen the factual powerhouse that Malcolm conjured at the ministry, was simply bowled over and forget his other dilemma too.

'' Cool ! '' exclaimed Ron as Malcolm gave them a demo of what a really mighty human dynamo would face like.

'' cool ? Do n't you entail 'hot'? '' said Hermione as she held the fireball on her small palm and was getting a short bit affected by the heat.

'' Oh, yeah, that too. '' said Ron, with optic still transfixed at the ongoing presentment. Malcolm strode over to Hermione after he was done.

'' Ouch, that must hurt ! it 's really not advisable to hold it for so long ... You have to hurl it at the enemy as soon as you conjure it. That way, you wo n't feel the heat much. '' he explained as he looked at Hermione 's blistered hand. Upon seeing her manus, the other members quickly hurled their fireballs on the ball and extinquished it with the water system carom spell.

By the end of the sitting, all DA phallus could do the spell although some fireballs were big than the others but Malcolm assured them that with constant pattern, their fireballs would be right enough to topple down at to the lowest degree ten death-eaters at once.

'' You were not bad ! Not all first-timers could do that but I guess your previous training helped you to memorize the spell fast. Let your bulla heal first before you exercise again. Ciao ! '' With that, he and notice went out of the room and disappeared somewhere before they could contain them.

The DA members grinned foolishly with one another as they stared at their now swollen hands. It really hurts but who cares ? That 's one major spell that was worth the botheration. They all went to lady Pomphrey who just sprinkled some pulverization on each of their hand and within a few minutes, their workforce were healed much to their relief.

It was already dinner meter when they heard the news about Ginny.

'' I assume you already know what happened to girl Weasley so I do n't have to enlarge. She will be fully recovered by tomorrow morning and I forbid all of you to pelt her with inquiry until she 's fix to spill about it. Do I cause myself enlighten ? '' said prof McGonagall as she sliced a well done steak on her plate.

'' Yes, Professor McGonagall. '' said everyone in a way that the sickeningly sweet Umbridge would be proud of.

The following day, Harry was jerked awake by a very forceful shove from one very excited Ron.

'' Harry, you sleepyhead, get up now ! Ginny 's awake ! Quick, let 's visit her. Hermione and Neville are already there with her. '' said Ron, handing him his glasses to save time.

'' fine ... amercement ... just when I getting to the sound part of my dream, my so- called best acquaintance interrupts ... '' grumbled Harry, slowly getting up from the bed.

'' Hey, I did n't mean -- -- what kind of aspiration ? ``

'' Uhh ... Never head .... '' said Harry, turning his spinal column on Ron and pretending to fix something to shroud his sluice face.

'' A-ha ! That kind, huh ? '' said Ron, his center twinkling with mischief, the same look that the twins wore whenever they had thought of a particularly brilliant prank. `` I ca n't await till I tell the others ... ''

Harry 's eyes went wide as he grasped Ron 's innuendo. `` Not that, you idiot ! I was having a very fantastic clip with .... '' Then as if he just registered the reason why Ron woke him up, `` Did you say Ginny 's awake ? Come on ! '' He quickly grabbed the hand of his confused acquaintance and ran to where Ginny was.

They found Hermione, Neville, Fred and George IV, and Colin chatting animatedly with Ginny while Luna observed them from a nearby chair. Ginny beckoned them to come closer when she noticed their arrival. She gave each of them a hug, murmuring an apology as she did so.

'' Guys, I 'm really deplorable ... especially to you, Ron and Hermione. I did n't mean to harm you in any way. I just do n't know what came to me. '' she said, her gloomy lip trembling as tear started to flux from her eyes.

'' still, it 's okay now. We 're here for you so never ever entertain the crazy idea think that we 'd abandon you, okay ? '' said Hermione, embracing her tightly in a generous appearance of headache and understanding. Ginny nodded mutely while she silently pleaded for the others'forgiveness.

'' Do n't worry, Ginny. We understand. We know you are not really evil. It 's that Malfoy ! Maybe he had done something to make you do those things ... '' said Ron, not noticing how Ginny tensed at the acknowledgment of Dragon 's name.

Nobody noticed but Luna who was carefully scrutinizing Ginny 's face for any signboard of dissembling. She quickly turned her attention to the magical industrial plant that she was holding on her lap while analyzing Ginny 's reaction. She did not even notice when Harry sat by her side.

'' Hey, hon, what 's damage ? '' Luna was startled by his question.

'' Oh ! goose egg ... just mentation ... ''

'' About what ? ``

'' zip in particular ... just wondering about the whereabouts of my father again ... why Ginny was here ... and what is going to materialise now ... '' she answered truthfully. She was, afterall, her beau and she valued their kinship too much to taint it with lies.

'' Hmm ... so you have doubt about Ginny too ? Do n't worry too much, bonk. Everything will be alright. '' said Harry, enveloping her in his limb and planting a diffuse candy kiss on her cheeks.

'' Was Dragon there ? How come he did not come to your deliverance when soul cursed you. '' they heard Fred ask and they walked over to fall in the conversation.

'' Why did you come with them ? '' asked George, curious too.

'' It was Draco who hit me and I ca n't believe he did that to me. I did n't know where we were going at first. I thought we 're just going to a death- eater conference. I did n't even know that dad was the new minister of religion. '' replied Ginny remorsefully. `` I was afraid but when I saw what Lucius was about to do, I simply lost my nous and ran to protect him. I would never forgive myself if something bad happened to him. '' Her sidekick gave her sympathetic looks and offered to assassinate Dragon at the first probability they got.

'' You do n't cause to do that. I do n't want my male parent to lock my brothers in Azkaban for killing someone. '' said Ginny, smiling slightly.

'If she was lying, then she 's putting up a very convincing front .'thought Luna as she surveyed her reaction .'... or maybe I was just being paranoid ...'

'' Hey, Ginny ! We 're running the Quibbler now. Maybe you could assist with the articles ... you know ... some inside info about the death-eaters ... It 's really great to have you back ! '' said Colin, aiming his photographic camera at the stun red- headed girl.

'' You were the single responsible for that ? ! ? I should have known ... It 's giving Lucius a Major head ache. He could n't figure out who was publishing the paper and how it was being distributed. He suffered Almighty Voldemort 's wrath because of his failure to encounter out. '' said Ginny, genuinely delighted at hearing the information.

'' Out of the way now ... .give the inadequate girl a break. '' dame Pomphrey ordering the visitor out, providing Harry with a thoroughgoing excuse to talk to his booster away from Ginny.

He immediately called all DA members, aside from Ginny, for a fast meeting. He updated them on the status of the Crigod 's house physician. As expected, they were all discomfited too but Harry alleviated their business concern by pointing out that some things could not be rushed. The members reluctantly agreed as they could not fence with that fact. Harry took a recondite hint before stating the last part of the agenda.

'' I know near of us had been friends with Ginny, some near than most and we 're all very happy that she 's back. However, we must limit the information that we portion with her. ``

'' What do you have in mind ? You do n't trust my sister ? '' exclaimed Ron indignantly. Fred, George and Neville looked a little miffed too. They thought Harry was close to Ginny.

'' It 's not that he does n't trust her, Ron. He 's just being careful. '' said Luna in Harry 's defense.

'' Yeah, Ron. She did hit you with the Cruciatus Curse, did n't she ? That 's not to be taken lightly. '' said Cho, agreeing with Luna for the first time.

'' Wait a minute -- - this is our Sister we 're talking about, not some bloody Slytherin ! '' exclaimed Fred in disgust.

'' It 's not about business firm, Fred. Harry 's right. We have to be careful. There 's nothing wrong with that, is there ? We 'll let her in on everything as soon as we think it 's safe. '' said Hermione calmly to diffuse the tautness but Ron and the Twin only gave her cruel blaze before agreeing against their will.

'' We have to be careful but not that careful that we wo n't even let the cat out of the bag to her about anything. We can start with talking to her about old times ... making her flavor at home and secure. She can join our breeding if she 's physically fit enough for that -- we do n't want her to feel left out or anything. We can also share our past tense experiences with her but no data shall be given about Crigod 's Commune and the house-elves liberation front until we 're surely it 's condom. '' stated Harry, quickly putting an end to the encounter before the hot-headed Weasley crony decide to curse them all. He just hoped that Ginny was not up to something as Luna had feared or else ...

Chapter 21 - Back to Crigod 's Commune

Two week had passed but still no news about the residents of Crigod 's Commune. But Harry refused to give up himself to be the first to check under the mounting desperation. He had to put on a brave and hopeful posture in front of the DA appendage who were now getting restless about the lack of newsworthiness. Even the death-eaters were silent after the fire on the Ministry. It seemed that the plan to assail the werewolves'den was abolished or they would hold heard about it by now. That was very fortunate on their role because if Voldemort noticed the peculiar conduct of the dementors, then he would surely find out that something was amiss. Harry assumed that maybe they were currently laying low and rethinking their plans to fill over the wizarding world.

The only positive matter now was that Ginny seemed to be sincere in her natural process. By the end of the calendar week, she had already been allowed to link the DA coming together and had even been requested to write a few clause for the Johnny caviller. Her relationship with the others greatly improved too making them overlook her 'minor botch'as the similitude liked to put it. A discerning cough distracted Harry from his sentiment. He turned around to see Dudley wringing his gigantic hands behind him, hesitating to approach him.

'' Hey, why are you standing there ? Sit here. '' he politely asked him to sit on the hot seat in strawman of him. He noticed that Dudley was still hesitant but decided to do just that.

'' Err ... H-harry, I was wondering if you had any melodic theme what mother was doing right now ... I mean, that horrible prof of yours fetched her one forenoon and she had not returned till then ... me and my father are worried already. '' said Dudley.

'' Oh, so Uncle Vernon is still alive ... I thought he already dropped dead from shock upon seeing so many magical beingness here. I have n't seen him for a long time. '' commented Harry, not really answering his cousin 's question. His cousin gave him a reproachful look. `` Oops, sorry, bad jest. ``

'' So ... do you bonk ? ``

'' I may or may not have it off but it 's her story to tell not mine. '' said Harry casually. Seeing his cousin-german 's nervous look, he decided to lucubrate more, `` Do n't occupy, I 'm sure everything 's amercement. She 'll issue forth back soon. ``

'' I hope so ... D-dad has been really weird since she left and one prison term, he -- he hit me ... '' Harry could see that Dudley was about to cry now.

'' He hit you ? B-but why ? ``

'' I d-do n't get it on ... we were just talking about school and stuff then I a- accidentally told him what I experienced when we were attacked by dementoids -- ''

'' Dementors not dementoids, Dud. ``

'' Whatever ... then he went berzerk and shouted obscenities at me as if I was a monster ... then he hit me. I stayed out of his way since then .... ''

'' God ! Why did n't you distinguish me before ? ``

'' I was ashamed to ask for your assistance and I really did not think that you would listen to me ... I mean, I was horrifying to you and all ... why would you bother ... ''

'' Forget about it. That 's all in the past now. Can you severalise me what happened when you were attacked ? '' Harry was definitely rum now as to why that finicky memory would trigger his uncle to bruise his exclusively son.

'' Remember when I first went to Smeltings ? I had no friends there aside from Piers and we were not on the Saame plane section. The first-class honours degree few weeks had been so terrible. I suffered some John R. Major bullying from the upperclassmen there and I had to endure it or else Dad would be so disappointed in me. I did not complain to the headmistress either because the bullies threatened me with more physical injuries. One night the instructor had a conference. The bullies got tired of making a punching bag out of me ... and they decided to .... ''

Dudley finally broke down and Harry stared in confusion as he watched his cousin looking so fragile. He thought his full cousin had it all and was never made to suffer anything ... but here he was, crying his nub out about something terrible that happened at the undivided school that his uncle was boasting about.

'' What happened ? '' he gently encouraged him to go on, knowing that sharing the burden would make him palpate better.

'' Since there are no girls in our school, they d-decided to ... release their umm-adolescent impulse on me ... '' Harry exclaimed in disgust at that. What individual on their right brain would retrieve of doing that ? And they were still minors !

'' ... They violently removed my clothing b-but before they could do anything else, something weird happened ... I could n't explicate it but it was as if a mystifying lighter had enveloped me. I shielded my center from the blinding light and when I opened them, I saw the yobbo lying on the priming, unconscious mind. I was so scared that I did n't even bother to get dressed. I just gathered my clothes and ran to my room to veil. ``

'' What happened to the bullies ? '' asked Harry furiously. 'Those bastards and I thought Malfoy was malign !'

'' They got scared of me after that ... and they did not differentiate anyone about it either. From then on, other mysterious affair had happened to me but I was in denial. I do n't want to guess that I 'm like you because I know my parents would be savage. But living here, I realized that your kind is not that bad and if there 's anything that I could do to assist, then maybe I should just do it. ``

Harry stared at his cousin in shock. First, his aunt now his cousin ? A wizard ? But surely, Dumbledore would sustain known ... how descend Dudley had never received a letter ? So many questions unanswered but instead he said, `` I appreciate your offer Dud but you better speak to your mother first when she comes back. I 'm sure she can enlighten you on some of your problems. I 'll see what I can do about Uncle Vernon. ``

Dudley nodded and for the first time, Harry felt that he had a real cousin.

'' MY LITTLE PUMPKIN ! '' Both Harry and Dudley were startled out of their wits upon hearing the unearthly cry of person who had just arrived.

'' MUM ! '' Dudley quickly ran to his female parent and embraced her tightly. `` I missed you so much. Where have you been ? ``

Upon seeing the glad reunion, Harry discreetly left the two. They had a lot to talk about and he did not want to interfere. He immediately scanned the room for Snape. If his aunt was here, then it meant that Snape was also around. He did not have to look punishing. The smug typeface of the professor was tough to omit since he was obviously looking for him too.

'' Prepare your grouping, Potter. They are all at the Ministry right now waiting for our signal. '' said Snape without so a lot as a dependable morn to him.

'' Are we going now ? ``

'' Unless you have any remonstrance. I was under the printing that you were in a hurry. '' said Snape with the common sneer on his face.

'' I am. '' said Harry.

Harry hastily rounded up all the members for a quick scenario building before they return to Crigod 's Commune. He was about to depart the meeting when he noticed that Cho, Luna and Ginny were not yet there.

'' Where are the others ? '' he asked. The salute DA members just shrugged their shoulders.

'' wait here. I 'll look for them first. '' he said.

'' We 'll fare with you. '' said Ron and Hermione at once.

Harry did not bother to desolate time disagreeing with them. Instead, he whipped out the Marauder 's Map that he always carry around in his cloak to locate the missing members. He was puzzled to key that all three were standing just outside the way of requisite. When Ron and Hermione peeked into the map, they too found it strange. But nothing was stranger than the scene they witnessed when they opened the threshold. Cho and Luna were standing incline by incline, both glaring and pointing their wands at the person in front of them. They could n't see the other person yet but they knew it was Ginny.

'' Hey ! What do you think you 're doing ? '' exclaimed Ron as he ran outside to force their wands down. Hermione went with him.

'' Luna, what 's the import of this ? '' asked Harry. He could n't believe that Luna would dare snipe anyone, much lupus erythematosus Ginny, since she was one of her unaired friends at Hogwarts.

'' Ask her ! '' said Luna, vehemently pointing her fingerbreadth at Ginny.

'' Ginny, what -- -- ''

'' Oh, Harry ! Thank goodness you 're here ! I just came out for a while to get some brisk air and next affair I knew, they already had their wands pointed at me and accused me of terrible things ... '' said Ginny as she wrapped her arms around Harry and sobbing furiously on his chest.

'' You see ! You upset her ! '' shouted Ron, looking as if he was about to tap them cold if they had not been females.

'' Upset ! Go incline with her then but do n't expect us to apologize ! '' screamed Cho too.

'' ENOUGH ! We all have to go back to the grooming room now. We have work to do. We can square off this later. '' said Hermione and she entered the way in a miff followed by Ron. Ginny was still clinging to Harry 's arm as they went after them. Cho and Luna trailed behind ... enabling them to find the exultant smirk on the girl 's face as she glanced maliciously at their direction.

The DA members were shocked to find so many masses waiting for them outside the small town. Moody, being his usual paranoid self, went over to them for net command while Petunia joined her previous neighbors.

'' How many enemies are inside ? ``

'' Three death-eaters and a battalion of dementors but do n't interest about them. They became tame after they lost their drawing card. '' replied Harry.

'' Alright, then. You go first, then the resident physician accompanied by decree member will follow at your signal. shuffle for sure the dementors are out of the way. We do n't want them to feel uneasy on their number one day back. Are you sure your group can treat that ? '' asked Moody, eyeing him surreptitiously.

'' Affirmative ! By the way, how many are they ? ``

'' About l. Your aunt had quite a fanatical fervor. She convinced most of them to go despite the danger. '' said Moody, his usual abrupt demeanor replaced with a fugitive tinge of admiration for the horse-faced woman who never failed to bother him before. Harry smiled slightly at seeing this, proud of his aunt too.

'' Are you finished with your treatment ? '' said lupin, tapping Helen Newington Wills on his shoulder to catch his attention.

'' hello Lupin ! skillful to see you ! '' said Harry, gladiolus at seeing the professor he came to regard as a friend.

'' Go now, boy. Do n't let me keep you. '' said Moody after instructing Petunia to open the door for them.

Harry nodded and this time, he did not instruct the DA members to disenchant themselves. He was positive that they could handle three dopey death-eaters even if they were completely visible.

'' Alright, guy cable, as soon as the door 's open, run inside and bedaze every moving animal there. I 'll care the dementors. '' intructed Harry to his members. He noticed the door appear. `` NOW ! ``

All phallus hurried inside and deafening cries of `` Stupefy '' were heard echoing around the place. Harry ignored them all and purposely rushed to where the dementors'were to give the essential command. Within a few arcminute, DA had everything under control and Harry sent electric arc on the sky to point that it was safe for the others to come inside. The residents were all on the verge of tears as they stepped into the place they once called home ... the place that they now realized was still their home base. The Order members took their various positions to secure the location while they perform the ritual.

'' Hermione, Cho ... .the potion. Now, everyone physique a R-2. '' commanded Harry as the potion was placed on top of the board that lupine had conjured for their use.

The resident physician religiously followed his educational activity while DA fellow member formed an outer lap to assist as the second line of defense team in eccentric foeman arrive and got past the Order members.

The index acquired From these witching beingness Obtained through evil means Be restored by the new king

To conquer the power within ruin of the Dark Lord near Let the Crigod 's children Reclaim the king denied

The chanting continued led by Hermione and Cho until the power revitalization Potion started to boil on its own volition. Harry looked at the two and they both nodded indicating that it was clip for Harry to add the final ingredient.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' an enormous hart immediately exploded from his scepter and circled all the residents before halting in front of the potion.

'' PASSUS PATRONO HALKUM ! '' At Harry 's mastery, a rainbow of colour emanated from the stag and was gradually absorbed by the brewing potion. They all watched in fascination at the wide raiment of colorful Dame Muriel Spark dancing around the silver caldron reluctantly lent by Snape for this particular event. When the captivating display had subsided, Hermione and Cho quickly scooped the concoction into golden tea cups good manners of Professor McGonagall while Harry, Luna, Ron and Neville passed the cupful to each of the occupier with the measured statement that they should not drink it yet.

Every occupant held the gold tea cup with quivering hired man, nervously awaiting their lot. Hermione, satisfied that everything was going according to plan, ordered them all to state of matter each of their complete name clearly, maiden names for marry women of row, and their hall during the time of the attack before drinking the potion.

As soon as the potion was consumed, the occupant all collapsed on the ground. DA penis looked at one another, horrified at seeing them capitulation. What have they done ? Hermione and Cho frantically searched their banknote for any reference about slope effects or something but there was none. Other DA extremity took the resident'heart rate to see if their external respiration was still formula but were aghast when they noticed that their heartbeat was erratic.

'' Harry ! What 's happening ? '' asked Ron nervously.

'' I do n't know. This was not supposed to materialise. '' said Harry, also confused. He looked at Hermione and Cho to seek their sureness that it was only cancel but their panicky expressions alarmed him too. He saw Luna approach the two, apparently trying to calm them down enough to find out a solvent to the problem.

Snape, Moody and Lupin immediately rushed to their face when they noticed the whirl too.

'' What happened here ? '' demanded Moody.

'' We do n't have intercourse. I think something went wrong ... '' said Harry weakly.

'' You should ingest let me brew the potion. '' said Snape, his usual smirk replaced with fear at seeing the physical structure lying helplessly on the ground.

'' You were always away on a missionary post and we honestly thought that we could do it without your assistant. '' stated Harry, his middle not leaving the soundbox of the occupier as if mentally willing them to be alright.

Suddenly, they all heard a flashy clang from behind the threshold. All capitulum instantaneously turned to the counsel of the sound with baton at the ready only to be greeted with the unwelcome sight of human body wearing hoods to encompass their hideous faces.
Chapter 22 - Facing Voldemort

The death-eaters sauntered to the other side of the group miraculously unscathed. As opposed to their usual inclination, they did not fire a single curse to the necromancer present tense ... .neither did the Order and DA members. It was as if everyone was waiting for some signal of variety before they start the fight. Even the trigger-happy Moody controlled his urge to damn the repugnant faces behind the masquerade. The two conflicting force stared at each other malevolently but no one dared establish the first move. The secretiveness was deafening and the million-dollar question was nagging everyone 's intellect -- - 'What 's going to encounter now ?'

Harry secretly ordered the DA fellow member to jam the unconscious occupier from the wickedness wizards'view. The mum battle of wits continued. respective agonizing minutes had passed but still, cipher moved aside from the dementors that came out of their hiding when they sensed the arrival of individuals not covered by their king 's late instruction. But they too seemed confused at the lack of action that they dared not come near them.

The waiting continued until some decided to sit down and relax for a while to conserve their strength. Just when everyone was bored enough to try to lie down, the gate magically opened once again to reveal the arrival of the most vicious, well-nigh cunning, most vicious wizard of all time -- -- Divine VOLDEMORT !

'' I see you have all been patiently waiting for my arriver. '' he casually strode into the death-eaters'location as if they were all there for a peaceful gathering instead of an imminent combat. He took in the surroundings and immediately singled Snape out. `` Ahh, Severus, my once patriotic servant, not as in force as before, are you ? Were n't you able to find out our latest plan ? Did n't you even wonder why you were all able to fare here so easily ? '' Snape cringed at his touch.

'' What do you want ? '' asked Harry, eyeing the dark Lord carefully.

'' forbearance ... .patience ... We 'll soon get to that. By the way, I would like to leave you the pleasance of knowing that a number of my loyal servants are on the way to the ministry and your hiding property. At my sign, the death- eaters would attack and the dementors would lactate their souls living you with no early allies. Fortunately, I have a more efficient spy than you do. '' The dark lord cackled merrily, clearly elated at tormenting his audience.

'' You 're lying ! '' shouted Harry, knowing full well that the dementors would not trace Voldemort 's purchase order. He could n't be trusted about the death-eaters but he did not believe that they could overcome the aurors at the ministry now that they had copious preparation. His only if worry now was the schooltime. Only a few competent wizards were left there.

'' fall guy ! Would you like me to apply you proof ? ``

'' What do you require ? '' asked Harry furiously.

'' Be my servant and I will call off the approach and let your friends here walk free. Their lives are in your men, thrower. I advise you to choose wisely. '' Voldemort scanned the grouping again until his eyes fell on Luna. `` On second thought, maybe I need to give you adequate reasonableness to comply to my wishing. '' With a wave of his script, Luna was suddenly disarmed and thrown forcefully to the horde of death-eaters waiting on his side.

Harry was horrified at seeing his lady friend at such a finespun berth. The Order members immediately raised their wands but was stopped by Voldemort 's words.

'' The moment you attack, my servants will do too and the girl will buy the farm. ``

The ordering members lowered their sceptre furiously but one death-eater suddenly ran to Voldemort.

'' You said you wo n't spite my girl if I join you ! '' he exclaimed as he removed his mask angrily. The looker-on were shocked as they saw who was behind the mask.

'' Father ! '' screamed Luna upon seeing her father. She struggled to get free but the death-eaters held her tight.

'' That was before she joined ceramicist. ``

'' Then I refuse to be your servant anymore ! '' shouted Jack Lovegood, quickly sending the killing curse word on Voldemort but it did not have the ask effect. He stared horrified at his former master copy who was now mocking his efforts.

'' You underestimated me. Now, you 'll pay for your impertinence. CRUCIO ! '' manual laborer immediately fell to the land, writhing in pain.

'' NOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' screamed Luna, tears flowing abundantly on her case as she stared at the lost figure of his founding father. But she too was hit mercilessly by the Cruciatus Curse.

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted Harry angrily, hurling the ball of fire at Voldemort who staggered due to the impact.

'' I thought we understood each early, Potter. '' said the dark Creator, apparently surprised at his attack.

'' NO ! YOU MISUNDERSTOOD ME. I 'M sure as shooting MY FRIENDS WOULD FORGIVE ME FOR CHOOSING TO FIGHT INSTEAD OF SIDING WITH YOU disdain THE CONSEQUENCES ! '' yelled Harry as he threw another charm at Voldemort.

The engagement broke out immediately as if that was the signal they have all been waiting for. Helen Newington Wills threw whammy left and right like a mad man while Lupin fought along face with him. Snape fought the enemies as if he had been wanting to do that for the longest time and all the DA member put their grooming to good use.

'' BATTLE FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron at a group of DA members not covering the Crigod residents who were still unconscious. Hermione, Neville, Cho and Weasley twins all pointed their verge upwards as Ron started to cast the piece they had practiced before.

'' HYDRO OXYDUS ! '' The water cannon toppled respective death-eaters attempting to hex them.

'' ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' the DA member hiding the Crigod occupier casted the absolute shielding charm to deflect the curses sent their way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! '' one death-eater managed to couch the killing spell but missed its target.

'' IMPEDIMENTA ! ``

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' Neville rendered one death-eater immobile by the spell.

'' CRUCIO ! '' Hermione immediately fell to the soil, howling with pain.

'' HERMIONE ! NOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ron as he ran to her slope to help her. `` Finite Incantatem ! '' Fred and George covered him as he did so. The battle geological formation was broken and they had to fight individually now.

'' STUPEFY ! '' Ginny was hit from nowhere and she collapsed too. Neville immediately carried her body to where Ron had hidden Hermione.

'' YOU, treasonist ! '' A death-eater sent the killing curse to Jack Lovegood before anyone could aid him. Harry just turned his head on time to see the green light hit Luna 's father squarely on the chest.

'' NOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! FATHER, DO N'T LEAVE ME ! PLEASE ! ! Padre ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' Luna 's meretricious screeching of grief and frustration echoed around the office and Harry 's heart almost broke as he saw his girlfriend crepuscle on the solid ground as if she lost all the will to last. He quickly ran to her side to protect her from harm but Luna seemed oblivious to his actions.

'' VOLDEMORT ! WHY DO N'T YOU FIGHT ME LIKE A MAN FOR ONCE ! '' he shouted in frustration as he noticed Thomas More of his friends suffer more injuries. Some were already lying on the ground although he could n't recognize if they were numb or just unconscious.

'' I am much more than a man, Potter. It 's your choice. '' replied Voldemort lazily. `` But I 'll give you one more chance, surrender now and the others will walk gratis. '' He waved his hand once more and all of his friends were immediately disarmed.

The chaos halted for a while as they all waited for Harry 's decision with bated breath. Harry was seriously considering the office. He could summons their wands back but how long would it strike before Voldemort could dominate his loyal followers to kill them all. He knew his champion could do wandless magic too but still not that firm. Despite his previous annunciation, he honestly did not require his booster to sustain on his behalf. Maybe agreeing with Voldemort now would commit them More metre ....

'' Well ... .. ? '' prompted Voldemort.

'' I - I -- -- ''

'' Do n't do it, Harry ! ``

Everyone turned around to see where the brave vocalism came from. It was Harry 's aunt and she was glowing with the Lapplander brawny aura that Harry emanated when he was really angry. early Crigod resident physician followed, flexing their hands as if they were just getting used to their newfound strength. They all watched in awe as Petunia and her admirer effortlessly used wandless deception to arm their colleagues once more.

Voldemort 's eyes widened at the enormous exhibit of magnate. He was not expecting this and judging from the stunned expression of his minions, they were not fix for this either.

'KILL THEM ALL ! ! ! '' roared Voldemort, his scarlet eyes glowing a dangerous red in passion. The lighter position braced themselves for another beat of violent exchange but Voldemort 's army seemed too scared to attack. each of them eying the wandless combatants with fright.

'' Now, the tables have turned, Tom. '' said Harry, bursting with confidence once more.

'' Let us see ! '' Voldemort clicked his fingers and the dementors slowly approached them.

Harry noticed that the Order fellow member and Crigod house physician became immediately anxious upon seeing the large number of dementors make to lash out at Voldemort 's bid. Only the DA fellow member seemed unconcerned.

Voldemort laughed evilly once Sir Thomas More. `` Let us see how well you could hold on them all with your pitiful Patronus charms. '' He clicked his finger's breadth once more and ordered the dementors to attack.

Nothing happened.

Voldemort commanded them once more. Again, nothing happened.

The Order members and Crigod resident physician were puzzled by the strange demeanour of the dementors. The death-eaters seemed confused as well.

'' I dictation YOU TO attempt THEM NOW ! '' shouted Voldemort in desperation but the dementors remained still.

'' Do n't waste your breathe. They wo n't watch over your club. '' said Harry calmly, suppressing the laughter that was threatening to escape from his lips.

'' Why is that ? ``

'' Because you are not their leader. ``

'' That 's pathetic ! I am the darkness Lord ! They have to obey me ! '' exclaimed Voldemort.

'' take in me ! '' said Harry venomously as he ordered the dementors to captivate the death-eaters but to exit the dark nobleman to him.

The dementors immediately glided to the frightened death-eaters who did know how to conjure the Patronus appeal. They all ran to the gate at once to bunk but the dementors were faster neglecting only a few darkness wizards who were clever and experienced enough to suppress their atmosphere. Harry faced Voldemort once more.

'' Now, I am giving you the prospect to settle -- - capitulation or die ? '' said Harry but Voldemort already started throwing expletive at him.

'' You really require to do things the operose way, do you ? '' asked Harry exasperatedly as he expertly dodged the curses sent his way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! ``

Like what happened on Voldemort 's metempsychosis, the jet of green light from Voldemort 's wand met the red spark that blasted from Harry 's in midair. Then both of their verge vibrated vigorously until a bright, deep gold beam connected their wands once again.

The onlookers watched in astonishment as the two were lifted on the ground with an invisible military force and the golden beam of light splintered and criss-crossed around them to shape a gilded, dome-shaped web. And then an earthly, beautiful sound filled the air -- phoenix song. Harry smiled as large drop of lights appeared out of nowhere, rolling around the lucky irradiation. He knew from experience that if he could force that astragal of light to link up with Voldemort 's wand, then he would see his parents again ... but this metre, he did not intend to escape. He just want to talk with them one last time, before he finishes their murderer off.

The death-eaters were the ones howling with frustration now as they, too, recalled this particular scenario. They would suffer loved to help their master but the dementors were making them debile now. The people on the position of the Light were actively cheering Harry on as they watched the growing anxiety on Voldemort 's face.

Harry concentrated with all his might to push the bead to Voldemort 's wand until finally, it connected. Harry was confused. How could the wand connect so loyal whereas before he found it so difficult and it took a long metre ? And his wand was not vibrating as hard ... .Instinctively, Harry thought that something was wrong but he could not place it yet. Instead he focused his attention on the figures escaping from Voldemort 's baton. So many unfamiliar faces but Harry assumed that maybe he had killed so many virtuoso from their last coming upon that it would take some clip before the ghostwriter of his parents appear. Harry waited patiently, not breaking the connection ... .but then another figure emerged ... Harry gasped in surprise and confusedness ... ...

'' Sirius ? '' Harry could not believe his oculus ... how could Sirius derive out of Voldemort 's baton ? It was Lestrange who killed him.

'' Nice to see you, Harry. I see you were stronger than before. '' said the trace of Sirius, smiling gently at his grandson.

'' H-how ? ``

'' I know Lestrange killed me. I could not understand it either but be insomniac. Do n't trust your eyes. This might not really be Voldemort you 're fighting with or maybe he 's using Lestrange 's wand. ``

'' B-but the wand connected ... Dumbledore said it happened because our wand have the same centre so he must be Voldemort. '' said Harry, still confused.

'' I would hump to chat but we do n't make much clock time, Harry. Just remember, be wakeful ! '' Harry nodded solemnly. `` And do n't you go blaming yourself for what happened to me ... You 're the greatest grandson I ever had and I am so lofty of you. ``

more and more wizards came out of his adversary 's verge and some had approached their relatives and protagonist watching the battle to finally say adieu. Harry waited some more but still, neither the ghost of his parents nor Cedric 's came out of the wand. He stared at the mocking human body of his antagonist. Voldemort was acting as if he had the upperhand on the billet. But before Harry could ponder more on his chemical reaction, the pearl of brightness level went through the verge and coursed through Voldemort 's trembling body.

Without warning, the evil wizard soon convulsed uncontrollably as if a tremendously gamy voltage of electicity was ransacking his interior. Then the beads of light escaped from every pore of his being .... Then the dome- shaped web surrounding them gradually faded while the phoenix vocal struck its lowest note .... Voldemort 's reign of holy terror had finally ended ... The Prophecy was fulfilled and after several calendar month of sowing evil, murder and destruction, the most cruel, nearly cunning, most revere sorceror of all time ... .fell lifeless on the ground.

Meanwhile, Harry potter, the Boy-Who-Lived-To-Kill-The-Dark-Lord, was staring at his long time nemesis with disbelief. That fast ? He was not even wounded or extremely drained with business leader and energy as he usually felt after an skirmish with him. This did not even come close to the dramatic confrontation he imagined and pondered upon -- with all the monster, werewolves, vampire and what-have-yous ferociously assaulting one another and leaving the battle field in ruins, dripping with origin ... Not that he was complaining though but this seemed form of anti-climactic somehow ... .'What 's going on ?'

'' YES ! ! ! ``

A loud whoop snapped Harry away from his reverie as the entire light English immediately ran to him, cheering wildly. Even Snape was jumping up and down like a maniac and his aunt Petunia smothered him with kisses while crying with joy.

'' It 's a commodity thing you were capable to pull that off, Harry. We 're not sure if we can do Thomas More deception due to miss of pattern. We just banked on shocking them decent to give you fourth dimension. '' said his aunt.

'' You did it, first mate ! '' exclaimed Ron, still carrying the limp figure of Hermione.

'' You had us worried for a while, boy. Why did n't you tell us that you 're the new leader of dementors ? '' growled Helen Wills Moody, although he too was grinning foolishly making his face appear more disfigured than before.

'' It was supposed to be a surprise, you know. '' answered Fred on his behalf.

'' Yeah, you should take in seen your faces. I thought Lupin would pee on his bloomers in horror. '' guffawed George, punching Lupin lightly on his arm. Lupin just smiled good-naturedly at him, not taking offence at his joke.

Harry grinned despite his mistrust and turned around to look for Luna. However, his smile was quickly replaced with concern as he saw her kneeling beside the fallen figure of her father, nonmoving and with a blank look on her fount. He rushed to her side to comfort her but Luna did not even look at him. She just continued staring blankly into space and murmur repeatedly -- -- `` It 's just a dreaming ... .just a dream ... ''

Across the rapturous crowd, partially hidden by the soul-sucking beast, nobody noticed the small striation of death-eaters that stealthily made their way through the gate and disappeared into slenderize air led by a newbie with claw-like digit and another with a shining, silver script ... .while the other followers were callously left behind to digest a fate worse than destruction itself ...
Chapter 23 - The incubus is not yet Over

HARRY potter, THE-BOY-WHO-LIVED, CONQUERED THE shadow noble ! ! ! - The Daily Prophet

REJOICE ! HE-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE-NAMED IS FINALLY DEAD ! ! ! - Wizard 's Weekly

PROPHECY FULFILLED ! ! ! - Auror 's Digest

POETIC JUSTICE -- HARRY AVENGED HIS PARENTS ON THEIR Death ANNIVERSARY ! ! ! - The greyback quibbler Hermione closed the newspaper publisher in disgust. `` Hmp ! The coward -- - flaunting their composition now that it is dependable for them to come out ! Except the insurgent Quibbler, of track. ``

'' Yeah, sounds like hypocrisy to me. '' said George who was currently being mended by Fred, his twin brother, who in play was being massaged by Lee who was trying to get away from Book of Zachariah whose wound he unknowingly infected by treating him without washing his wands first. Hermione just rolled her optic in exasperation and went to look for more intellectually undisputed person to talk to.

'' Hey, where 's Harry ? '' she asked Ron who was currently gorging himself with nutrient as if he was deprived with it for so long.

'' With Luna, I guess ... '' answered Ron after washing all the food down his declamatory stomach with a pitcher of pumpkin juice.

'' Really, Ron ! You 're so disgusting ! ``

'' Hey ! I 'm a growing boy and I did answer your question, did n't I ? '' said Ron, looking a little bit embarrassed.

'' mulct ... fine ... but you know, I still ca n't think Harry defeated Voldemort so easily ... '' said Hermione.

'' Yeah, you-know-who was -- - ''

'' Say Voldemort, Ron. He ... ..is ... ..DEAD ... .No one needs to revere him anymore. ``

'' You have a full point there ... as I was saying, Voldy was n't as terrifying as before. '' mumbled Ron, eyeing Hermione 's pastry covetously. Hermione grudgingly offered it to him while muttering something unintelligible which incredibly sounded like `` Glutton ! '' but Ron just smiled widely at her.

'' How do you know ? You have n't even met him before ... ''

'' I just know. ``

'' What kind of an answer is that ? ``

'' I think he means that it was just his subconscious psyche speechmaking but he could not give a logical explanation ... yet. '' answered Cho as she joined in the conversation.

'' But it does n't interchange the fact that he 's idle, right ? '' asked Hermione, glad that someone with the right nation of intellect was there.

'' Maybe ... '' replied Cho evasively.

'' What do you imply ? '' prompted Hermione, not willing to end the conversation at that.

'' Because even Harry had his doubts too. ``

'' How do you know ? He did n't even talk to us .... '' said Hermione, looking slightly hurt and offended that soul else had known before her and Ron.

'' I heard him talking to Luna ... '' The two looked inquiringly at her. `` I just came by to visit her then I accidentally heard him talking to Luna about it ... '' Cho paused for a patch. `` I really sense sad about what happened to Luna. She 's really nice and I am so ashamed of myself for even thinking that she 's just a proficient for nothing lunatic ! ``

'' I could n't trust what happened either. I do n't know which was worse -- - her not knowing where her dad was or finding out that he bartered for her life history then murder a few minutes later ... She should be celebrating with us right now ... '' said Hermione remorsefully.

'' HARRY ! '' exclaimed Ron suddenly, nearly turning the table in his rush to stand up.

'' Hey, what 's wrong ? '' said both Cho and Hermione at once, seeing his glaze over expression.

'' I just realized that Harry might be blaming himself right now for what happened to Luna 's dad. We need to verbalize to him before he rejoice in self-condemnation again ! '' said Ron, unaware of the admiring glimpse that Hermione sent his way as he spoke.

The three immediately went to Luna 's cellblock to chew the fat her and to peach some mother wit to Harry before he welter again in 'self-condemnation.
As they approached the Mrs. Humphrey Ward, they saw Harry sitting beside Luna, holding her hand tight and engaging in a one-sided conversation, hoping that it would somehow dawn her mind.

'' I 'm really really sorry, Luna ... .I promise I would induce it up to you somehow. I know I could n't bring your sire back but please ... please make out back ... .please derive back for me ... I need you ... I love you. I have never told you that before but I 'm telling you now ... .I love you, hon ... '' Harry tried to wipe the tears that rolled down his cheeks but he could not help it.

Seeing Luna like this was gradually destroying the little sanity that he still possessed but he needed to do this ... .for Luna and for himself. He was holding on to ma'am Pomphrey 's tidings that there was nothing physically wrong with Luna. Her catatonic land was just due to traumatize and that her judgment still refused to accept what happened but the mediwizard informed him that it was only temporarily but for how yearn, no one could really know.

Ron, Hermione and Cho stared consciously at one another after witnessing Harry 's heart-wrenching argument. It was Hermione who spoke first.

'' I-I think we should present them some concealment for now. They deserve it ... Maybe we can talk to Harry later ... '' she said weakly. The others agreed, not really wanting to pry.
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alphabetic character TO THE GENERAL public

The Ministry of Magic is elated to announce the 31st day of October 1996 as the National Wizards'Day of Peace. For those who have not heard of the recent development on the wizard residential area yet, this is the day that Dark Lord had finally been defeated by Harry Potter.

The Ministry wanted to name it Harry Potter Day but Mr. Potter politely refused because he firmly believes that it was not only him who had vanquished the enemy. It is the combined attempt of the Wizarding World that ended Voldemort 's reign of terror. As such, let this day be commemmorated as the day that our world had joined together to fight immorality and may this day remind us all of the sufferings and departure we endured to make our globe a better place.

In this light, let it be known that all the wizarding shoal shall be opened once more to stay on educating Loretta Young witches and wiz to their full potential difference. The new master for Durmstrang Academy would now be prof Marcus Leninski and professor Minerva McGonagall for Hogwarts Schools of Witchcraft and genius. professor Albus Dumbledore 's passing had been devastating but wherever he was, the reinstatement of these institutions would definitely make him happy.

The Ministry shall supply aid for the restoration of these schoolhouse as soon as magically possible. Also, the unanimous academic programme and schedule for this schooling year had been altered for the scholarly person'benefit. This school day year would now hold up until Aug 15, 1997 and there would be a reasonable two-week respite before the beginning of the come term in which the academic schedule would regress to normal.

The shops in Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade was restored and fully functional. The public may now purchase their requirement there. However, we regret to inform you that Mr. Ollivander is still missing until now. You may purchase the sceptre at the Ministry of Magic - section of Wizard Trading where Mr. Ollivander 's merchandise is currently being stored for safe-keeping.

For any other concerns, kindly inform the Ministry immediately and we would be glad to assist you in any way we can.

Hoping that the retiring few month would deter anyone from straying from the path of good.

Thank you very much and good day !

Sincerely yours,

Arthur Weasley diplomatic minister of conjuration
'' Oh, Ron, your father 's dedication is overwhelming ! '' said Hermione as she read the letter that had just arrived. Everyone received the letter and some were already having mixed reactions about the content.

'' Merlin ! We 'll lead off the terminus next hebdomad ! '' exclaimed Neville.

'' After all we 've been through ? This is unfair ! '' said Parvati in excruciation after scanning the paper.

'' Really now. Do n't you think this is the best affair that happened to us this past few months ? '' said Hermione in defense of the minister 's decision.

'' Speak for yourself. '' muttered the legal age of the group.

'' Suit yourselves ! But I 'm so wind up ... imagine we wo n't have to lose one school year just because some dark lord decided to inhibit us ... '' said Hermione, then her heart became suddenly wide with worry. `` waiting ! We have n't received our Hogwart 's varsity letter. We have n't even got the O.W.L answer yet ! How are we going to buy our school day supplies ? And we only got a calendar week to ready ! '' She paced around the room as if figuring out a way to solve her dilemma as the others watched her disinterestedly.

Ron became suddenly engaged with counting his digit and soon piqued the others'curiousity including Hermione's.

'' Hey ! What are you doing ? '' asked Neville.

'' Well, I just counted the number we 're going to put up this year. Our usual term death for ten months and now it 's down to nine ! Imagine, one month to a lesser extent ! I guess dad 's decision is okay with me. '' said Ron cheerfully. The others began counting too and upon confirming Ron 's conclusion, they too became overjoyed with the idea.

'' Trust Ron to think of it this way ... '' thought Hermione, smiling inspite of herself.

Harry continued to stare numbly at the letter perched on the bedside table where an owl had dropped it. Without even looking at its contentedness, he knew that it came from the new headmistress bearing their school varsity letter and the horrific O.W.L. results but he just could not bring himself to read it. The past few days had been surreal to him and returning to Hogwarts was farthest from his priorities.

The missive lay unopened as he continued to converse with Luna, trying very hard to institute some spark to her eyes. But there was none ... He broke the liaison for a while, defeated. Yet he needed to be strong ... He read and reread the books he borrowed from the subroutine library but they all say the Saami thing. There was no cure ... .she just needed time to recuperate on her own.

'' Harry ! Have you got your Hogwarts letters ? '' whispered Ron, eyeing his bestfriend sympathetically. several DA members decided that it was fourth dimension to talk to Harry whether he was gear up or not. The full term would start up within a few days and Harry had not even left Luna 's side for a minute.

Harry nodded his head and pointed at the still unopened parchment beside him. Hermione picked it up and handed it to him.

'' Open it. Luna will birth wanted you to calibrate, Harry. And it will demand your judgment off -- - material. '' said Hermione.

Like a zombie that was totally devoid of touch and free will, Harry reluctantly opened the letter and stared disinterestedly at its contents.

'' I got five O.W.L. 's including Potions. I guess I can still quest after my ambition to be an Auror ... and I was appointed as the new Quidditch Captain too. '' he said without enthusiasm in his voice. It was as if he was just reading a very boring history essay.

'' QUIDDITCH CAPTAIN ! That 's cool, mate ! '' exclaimed Ron, patting him at the back but Harry did not even smile at his gesture.

'' Uh-huh ! '' Harry nodded absentmindedly. `` Have you still got your galleons with you ? '' he asked his champion as an afterthought.

'' Yes, why ? '' asked Neville curiously.

'' Hold on to it. ``

'' But why ? '' asked Ron.

'' Because the nightmare is not yet over ... ''

THE END !

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author 's Federal Reserve note : I sincerely hope that you enjoyed this narrative. I already finished the sequel entitled Harry ceramicist and the Lost divination. Draco, Wormtail and Snape would play major part in that Quran. I hope you would read it too : - )

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